To avoid retaining risk in securitization deals, mortgage lenders are joining hands with investors who act as “co-sponsors” and take on the first-loss position.

Issuance of aircraft-related ABS is expected to shoot up in the coming years but industry analysts are warning about potential performance issues. Fitch said it’s taking a cautious approach to rating new deals.

Issuance of marketplace lending ABS is expected to increase slightly, led by optimism in the economy and improved underwriting criteria, according to rating services.

The year is young but already MBS and ABS deals are being prepped. Meanwhile, the mortgage market is waiting to see the FHFA’s capital proposal for Fannie and Freddie.

Vehicle-finance transactions and ABS backed by a variety of business-finance assets were the mainstays in 2019’s modest increase in new issuance. Consumer-finance deals saw significant growth but accounted for just 6% of the market. (Includes two data charts.)

The Structured Finance Association has launched a task force to help the industry incorporate environmental, social and corporate governance practices into the issuance of MBS and ABS.

The company, a player in non-QM lending, renewed a shelf registration with the SEC but it’s unclear whether it will tap the capital markets. Meanwhile, Mr. Cooper is redeeming some notes early.

GSE recap-and-release work will generate millions of dollars in fees for the lucky advisory firms. In a few weeks, the FHFA is expected to announce its counsel.

Issuance could increase by about 2%, helped by strong demand from investors for vehicle ABS. Loan performance, however, is expected to slip, according to industry analysts.