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January 12, 2018

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Non-Agency MBS Market Finishes Strong in 4Q17, Though Seasoned Collateral Still Dominates Sector

Non-agency MBS issuance had its best quarter of 2017 during the final three months of the year, boosting annual production 30.2 percent higher than in 2016, according to a new ranking and analysis by Inside MBS & ABS. Read More

VA, Ginnie Mae Working on Additional Long-Term Measures to Rein in Predatory Refinancing Practices

The Department of Veterans Affairs and Ginnie Mae are ramping up efforts in 2018 to curb serial refinancing, including long-term solutions, increased portfolio monitoring and protection for veterans against predatory lending practices. Read More

Angel Oak Sees Demand from Investors for Non-Qualified Mortgages, Raises $291 Million for Private Credit Fund

Angel Oak Capital Advisors saw stronger than expected demand from investors for a fund that focuses on non-qualified mortgages. AOCA announced last week that the private fund closed to new investors after raising $291 million, exceeding the initial goal of $250 million. Read More

Ginnie Mae Redefines ‘Defective Mortgage,’ Clarifies Buyout Criteria for Loans with No FHA, VA Coverage

Ginnie Mae is redefining the term “defective mortgage” to remind issuers of their obligations when confronted by a home loan that does not have federal insurance or a guarantee. The action also clarifies options issuers may consider in dealing with defective mortgages. Read More

Latest Servicing-Advance Securitization from New Residential Rated AAA by Morningstar

A planned MBS from affiliates of New Residential Investment received much higher ratings than a similar deal issued by the firm in 2016. The deals are backed by the excess spread tied to servic-ing rights on non-agency mortgages. Read More

Key Lender Protections in the CMBS Space Appear to be Breaking Down, Moody’s Frets

Critical components of loan structural quality in the commercial MBS space seem to be deteriorating, particularly when it comes to single-borrower deals, according to a new report from Moody’s Investors Service. Read More

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Multifamily Markets Continued to Grow in 2017, Focused on Green

The government-sponsored enterprises both ended 2017 with record-setting numbers in the mul-tifamily market. Freddie Mac issued $68.0 billion in multifamily securities last year, up from $51.2 bil-lion the previous year. Read More

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