The commercial MBS sector will show steady performance in a slowing economy during the fourth quarter, according to rating agencies.

After WeWork’s failed initial public offering, investors are questioning the risk a co-working model poses to commercial MBS.

REITs, which have become key investors in MBS and MSRs, may get another crack at FHLB membership if the Trump administration gets its way. The golden chalice: discount advances available via the borrowing window.

With more transactions given the go-ahead, China’s RMBS and auto loan ABS sectors face new challenges, according to S&P.

Investment property loans underwritten to cash flows generated through rental income are starting to draw investor attention.

Securitization of income-property mortgages rose 12.4% from the first to the second quarter and six-month volume was up from last year. Non-agency CMBS saw the biggest quarterly gain.

With increased competition in financing channels, commercial MBS is losing its popularity to fund commercial real estate loans when a previous CMBS loan reaches maturity, according to a Trepp report.

The share of self-storage loans in commercial MBS is increasing, raising concerns from investors. The loans are performing well, though.

A Third Circuit appeals panel held that owner trustees are not responsible for residential MBS losses, given their limited duty under governing contracts.