NAIC could increase oversight of its Securities Valuation Office ahead of a proposal that would allow the SVO to change ratings on insurance company investments.
While first-lien mortgage holdings at banks grew only slightly during the fourth quarter, the mix included more adjustable-rate mortgages than in recent quarters. (Includes data table.)
Although it booked a loss in the fourth-quarter, MFA believes a variety of management changes at its business-purpose affiliate lender will boost originations in 2025.