Issuance of single-family rental securitizations started in late 2013. And now Fitch Ratings is prepared to assign ratings in the sector.

Ratings for securitizations of residential transition loans are in the works following the issuance of a handful of unrated deals.

AG Mortgage Investment Trust lodged a competing bid for Western Asset Mortgage Capital; Fannie, Freddie, Ginnie added to MBS disclosures; RMF sold some reverse mortgage MSRs.

The new connections and funding are designed to make the loan trading platform available to more sellers, particularly those that focus on agency business.

Ginnie Mae MBS issuance finally caught up to sharp declines in primary-market originations, while ECM securitization was buoyed by more-seasoned loans.

SEC staff are considering revisions to a proposed rule that would prohibit conflicts of interest in the securitization market. But the agency reportedly won’t budge on some portions of the rule.

It’s starting to look like a boom of sorts in the securitization of second mortgages, especially with JPMorgan taking a keen interest.

Money-market funds were the most aggressive buyers of MBS during the first quarter, and analysts think demand from the sector will last. (Includes three data charts.)

Annaly Capital Management highlighted how environmental, social and governance principles factor into its activities. Leaders at the REIT said ESG analysis can help Annaly deliver “superior” returns.

Loans for the Westfield San Francisco Centre are in various commercial MBS; Ginnie expands RON options; Fitch rates PennyMac Financial Services; DBRS to assess securitizations of home-equity agreements.