The GSEs effectively ended commingling of collateral in Supers securitizations last year. Despite a sharp reduction in the commingling fee, there was only a modest rebound in the practice in the second quarter. (Includes two data charts.)

Increased demand for internet capacity has seen firms turn to securitization to fund digital infrastructure projects.

New hires at SFA in legal, ABS; commercial MBS delinquencies tick up; VantageScore usage in ABS market increasing; Radian offers insurance-linked note; securitization of residential transition loans; Chase offers non-agency MBS tied to exceptionally old mortgages.

Most residential MBS and commercial MBS have limited exposure to the hurricane; the FDIC is working to sell Signature Bank’s $33 billion portfolio of commercial mortgages; DBRS ready to rate residential transition loan MBS; MISMO seeking comments on ESG materials.

Most of the gain in commercial mortgage securitization during the second quarter came from agency multifamily MBS, and the non-agency sector continues to face significant challenges. (Includes two data charts.)

Some 43 loans tied to coworking space provider WeWork are spread across 84 commercial MBS, according to KBRA.

CMBS delinquencies are on the rise but some industry participants believe fears of mass foreclosures in the sector are overblown.

There’s an MI-linked CRT from Essent, a seasoned CRT from Freddie Mac and a non-agency deal from Jefferies; Goldman to issue commercial MBS with Amazon shipping facilities.

The trustee of a commercial MBS has alleged that a master servicer and subservicer failed to monitor rental payments in a lockbox account.

Ashford Hospitality Trust, a Dallas-based REIT, says handing back the keys on 19 hotels will cut the company’s debt by about $700 million, a reduction of more than 18%.