Fannie-backed MBS, in general, trade better than Freddie participation certificates (PCs), which has resulted in guaranty fee pricing differentials between the two.
SIFMA noted that in recent years both the FHFA and Congress have increased the GSEs’ guarantee fees in an effort to reduce their market share and make non-agency MBS issuance more competitive.
The Structured Finance Industry Group this week proposed the first in a planned long line of standards aimed at increasing transparency for non-agency MBS investors and boosting new issuance. The first edition in the SFIG’s series of “green papers” covers certain representations and warranties, triggers for repurchase, due diligence and communication with investors. Richard Johns, SFIG’s executive director, said about 200 individuals from about 50 organizations involved in the non-agency MBS market have participated in Project RMBS 3.0. “The goal here is...