Analysts suggest that the incentives in the proposals to retain mortgage originations are stronger than the incentives for banks to increase their deliveries into MBS.
"While the 2026 spring homebuying season may spark some momentum, the most likely outcome is modest price growth as buyers and sellers remain at a standoff," said Thom Malone, principal economist at Cotality.
“30+ day impairments soared 51 basis points month-over-month in February, marking the largest monthly increase outside of COVID and Sunday month-end effects,” according to dv01.