TD Bank ranked as the top U.S. bank investor in non-mortgage ABS at the end of the second quarter, after notching gains in both securitized auto loans and business finance. (Includes two data tables.)

The Securities and Exchange Commission will be seeking feedback next month on ways to boost issuance of publicly-registered MBS and ABS.

Higher vehicle and auto part prices are deterring new auto sales, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Commercial equipment, shipping containers and trucking could experience the biggest negative impacts from new tariff policies.

The partnership adds to the growing number of issuers who are working with third parties to offset capital requirements for risk retention.

The rule, implemented in June, aims to prevent conflicts of interest in the ABS market. The SEC provided no-action relief in May, helping ease compliance with the rule.

ABS sectors including commercial equipment, shipping containers and trucking could experience the biggest negative impacts from rising tariffs, according to S&P.

Commercial MBS servicers are utilizing appraisal reduction amounts and nonrecoverable advance determinations more often as servicer advances increase.

The relative immaturity of the asset-backed finance sector carries risks, but market players see a space brimming with opportunity.

The securitizations will pay off older ABS from the issuers. Rating services had largely positive things to say about the deals.