The temporary measure is expected to generate billions of dollars in VA funding fees between Jan. 1, 2022, and Oct. 1, 2027. It would offset new direct spending by $86 million over the five-year period.
If banks meet the safe harbor requirements, the FDIC won’t reclaim assets from a non-agency MBS if a bank is subsequently placed in conservatorship or receivership.
With strong refinance demand, low rates and solid housing sales for this time of year, 2019 could end up as the best year since 2006, when originations totaled $2.550 trillion.
The $638.2 million MBS follows a $788.9 million deal that Chase brought to market in August. Only a handful of MBS from other issuers this year have topped $400 million...