ABS issuance of business-finance deals was up slightly in the third quarter, but all other sectors of the market posted sharp declines. GM Financial remained the top issuer despite a 32% downturn in production.

Uncertainty regarding future actions by the Federal Reserve has dampened investor demand for MBS and ABS. The outlook, too, is negative.

Credit Suisse settles legacy non-agency MBS lawsuit; Fannie and Freddie to publish aligned social disclosures for single-family MBS; bank trade groups seek change in FHFA’s capital treatment relating to access of FHLBs; Ginnie portal to re-open Oct. 25; aviation ABS investors in holding pattern on collateral in Russia.

Although the storm primarily caused flooding, auto ABS transactions are protected from extensive losses because of their robust structures and credit enhancement, S&P said.

High impairments and low cure rates in consumer loan ABS aren’t a sign of similar underperformance in other sectors, according to dv01.

SFA is seeking feedback on revisions to TRID Grid for residential MBS; timeshare ABS properties and borrowers are under evaluation following Hurricane Ian.

Delinquencies on auto ABS are now above pre-pandemic levels, while losses are approaching the same threshold. Still, rating services aren’t too concerned, noting used vehicle prices and unemployment levels.

Initial estimates on Hurricane Ian-related losses; Biden administration limits student loan forgiveness on loans in ABS; Credit Suisse’s financial difficulties trickle down to an ABS.

JPMorgan Chase continued to hold the biggest portfolio of MBS/ABS in trading accounts. Bank holding companies posted a 14.9% increase in agency MBS held in trading accounts. (Includes data chart.)

The Structured Finance Association warned that the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule on auto dealers could have unintended consequences for the securitization market.