Ginnie loosens requirements for RPL pooling; Fannie sees tighter spreads with latest CRT issuance; tender offers on outstanding CRT transactions; new ABS issuers; DBRS proposes changes to commercial MBS rating methodology.

Loans in a new ABS from Cross River Bank were originated in partnership with Upstart Network. Partnerships with banks provide interest-rate preemption to many nonbank lenders.

SFA published best practices for ESG disclosures for residential MBS and auto ABS. The association is starting with a limited number of disclosures and plans to expand the effort.

Issuance of auto ABS in the third quarter of 2023 has topped issuance from the second quarter. Issuers are seeing strong demand from investors despite rising defaults. An auto worker strike is also introducing some uncertainty.

A recession could put some strain on whole-business securitizations that are reliant on cash flows beyond royalties, according to S&P.

SEC exempts MBS and ABS issuers from cybersecurity disclosure requirements; plethora of novel ABS issuance; student loan ABS defaults hit record high.

The new acquisitions show that the real estate investment trust is making good on its commitment to expand beyond mortgage investments.

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.

The first prime auto loan ABS from Volkswagen since late 2021 was upsized this week. And GLS offered its first near-prime auto ABS, expanding on subprime offerings.

Another subprime auto ABS issuer closed its dealerships last week. Back-up servicers can help to protect investors from failing issuers, though there were some complications with a recent servicing transfer.