Several commenters argued that any capital requirement on commingled securities might interfere with the fungibility of the uniform mortgage-backed security.

Issuance of non-agency MBS and GSE CRT deals will increase by 9% on an annual basis in 2024, according to projections by Kroll Bond Rating Agency.

HUD's IG questioned whether Ginnie could relocate a troubled MBS portfolio from one issuer to another if the first is facing financial or operational challenges.

However, banks also held $58.99 billion of residential MBS in trading accounts, up $15.28 billion from June.

More insurance companies are showing up to bid for non-QMs, drawn by higher yields and the safe haven that residential assets can provide.

The senators said VA should pause foreclosures for borrowers who will likely qualify for the Veterans Assistance Servicing Purchase program.

Mortgage applications were up 2.8% on a weekly basis while interest rates stayed put.

The retail channel boosted its share of agency MBS business by 112 basis points to 48.9% in the third quarter.

The inventory of homes for sale was stronger than anticipated in October.

In the first 10 months of 2023, the GSEs’ combined refi production came to just $67.79 billion...