Much of the decline was the result of a change in how Freddie Mac classifies loans subject to a repurchase claim for which the seller has provided a remedy.

The Supreme Court’s decision effectively grants the CFPB authority over the ABS market.

Ginnie Mae servicing outstanding increased by 1.8% during the third quarter.

The Structured Finance Association is aiming to replace the data tape established by the American Securitization Forum in 2009.

Four non-agency mortgage-backed securities started marketing Thursday, including three expanded-credit MBS.

Rep. French Hill, R-AR, will lead the House Financial Services Committee next year.

An affiliate of Proprietary Capital prevailed in a lawsuit against Mr. Cooper Group.

The pending MBS are the largest seen from the issuers this year.

Issuance increased by 10.9% on a quarterly basis, well below the increases seen in recent quarters.

“A trade war would increase costs, including housing construction costs, and potentially affect employment, pressuring demand and mortgage performance,” according to Fitch Ratings.