A proposal by the FHFA regarding capital requirements could help non-agency execution options better compete with the GSEs due to an expected increase to the guarantee fees charged by Fannie and Freddie.
MFA was one day away from pricing its first non-QM MBS in March when volatility from the coronavirus struck. Result: deal scuttled but there's a happy ending: the REIT finally issued its first non-QM MBS this week.
Two Harbors and Front Yard recently terminated their partnerships with their respective external managers. However, Two Harbors’ refusal to pay a termination fee has landed the REIT in court.
Losses on non-agency MBS, a rarity for deals issued since 2010, look likely as forbearance plans for distressed borrowers end. Investors in the senior tranches appear to be safe for now.