CPI Spike Impacts MBS Markets June 16, 2022 Dennis Hollier An unexpected surge in inflation briefly created a “no-bid” moment for agency MBS.Read More
GSE Pilots Resurface with Equitable Housing Finance Plans June 16, 2022 Dennis Hollier Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to base much of their equitable housing finance efforts on existing pilot programs.Read More
The Big Question: Should the Fed Hike Rates or Sell MBS? June 10, 2022 Dennis Hollier The impact of balance sheet reductions, which effect the supply of long-term securities, is more tangential.Read More
Should the Federal Reserve Hike Rates or Sell MBS? June 9, 2022 Dennis Hollier The impact of the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet reduction is expected to be equivalent to a 50-basis-point increase in the federal funds rate.Read More
GSE CRT Issuance Steady Despite Shrinking Demand June 9, 2022 Dennis Hollier Wider spreads on CAS and STACR deals suggest demand for the credit risk transfer securities is dwindling.Read More
GSEs Release Equitable Housing Finance Plans June 9, 2022 Dennis Hollier Fannie's and Freddie's long-awaited plans show good intentions...Read More
FHFA Reveals GSEs’ Equitable Housing Finance Plans June 9, 2022 Dennis Hollier Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are leaning on special purpose credit programs to offer better access to housing finance for Black and Latino borrowers.Read More
Freddie Pushes Lending for Manufactured Homes June 9, 2022 Dennis Hollier Freddie researchers find extensive overlap between manufactured home-friendly localities and mortgage-ready residents.Read More
Fannie/Freddie Sellers Feel the Pinch in May... June 8, 2022 Dennis Hollier June could see an improvement in issuance but it likely won't be huge...Read More
A Senior Departure at Freddie, This One Involving a ‘Non-Disparagement’ Agreement June 7, 2022 Dennis Hollier News of her departure came to light in recent filings with the SEC...Read More