The new workflow allows for list distribution, quote collection, execution and post-trade processing.

A number of nonbanks involved in the ABS market have opted for bank charters in recent years. The capital requirements and oversight that come with that status will benefit nonbank ABS, Moody’s said.

The downgrade watch was attributed to deterioration in performance, underperformance and liquidity challenges.

A property law expert said securitizing real property interests encourages home price inflation.

Relatively strong refinance activity helped dampen growth in outstanding agency single-family MBS during the first quarter, but non-agency MBS posted its biggest increase in years. (Includes two data tables.)

International players and smaller insurance companies are expected to increase their investments in expanded-credit MBS.

Urban Institute researchers say the mortgage industry will experience slightly better capital treatment as a result of the changes to the Basel III Endgame, but they recommend some improvements.

Trade groups expressed concern that proposed changes to Rule 15c2-11 of the Securities Exchange Act could accidentally ensnare ABS.

The ratings service said a “selective, disciplined, transaction-specific approach” is why its single-asset/single-borrower portfolio outperforms ratings by other firms.

Economists note that the pricing of mortgage credit risk depends not only on the quality of the underlying mortgages but also on who ultimately bears that risk.