The key vehicle ABS sector slowed in the third quarter and business-finance securitization stalled. But issuance in the first nine months of 2024 was up 22.9% from last year. (Includes three data tables.)

Goldman Sachs analysts said investments in MBS and ABS are looking good heading into 2025.

Two home improvement ABS hit the market, one from a new issuer and one from a returning issuer.

Morningstar plans to create the first ratings criteria specifically for securitization of loans for home improvement projects.

The securitization will retire a similar transaction that was issued a year ago. Rating services raised some concerns about changes in streaming and risks from songs generated with AI.

While impairments initially rise following a hurricane, borrowers with loans in ABS typically get back on track, according to dv01.

Deals rated by Moody’s successfully navigated the end of LIBOR reporting; vintage MBS wrapped by MBIA downgraded; GSEs, Ginnie increase MBS disclosures; ICE offers emissions estimates for MBS; new TBA trading app from South Street Securities.

Delinquencies are projected to increase across asset classes, though some sectors will be hit harder than others.

Subprime auto deals that experienced distressed servicing transfers last year saw swings in delinquencies and ultimately took an elevated level of losses, according to Kroll Bond Rating Agency.

Initial estimates on Hurricane Helene’s impact; Ginnie to host summit with a focus on nonbanks; MSR financing securitization from Freedom; T-Mobile moves forward with cell phone financing ABS.