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July 9, 2026

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MBS/ABS Issuance Rises in 2Q26, But Momentum Stalls

Agency single-family MBS issuance rose 11% from the first to the second quarter, and midyear production was up 28% from 2025. But the refinance business is running out of gas and purchase-mortgage volume was flat compared with the first six months of last year. (Includes three data tables.) Read More

GSEs Release Historical FICO 10T Data

While FICO and VantageScore debate whose new credit score model performs best, industry insiders say the transition to new scoring models may take years. Read More

GSEs End MBS Buying Spree, Portfolios Decline in May

In May, the combined retained mortgage portfolios of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac saw their first monthly decline in more than a year. Read More

Ginnie on Alert for Cyberattacks Internally and Industrywide

Ginnie Mae’s president said the agency is keeping an eye on its systems and those of its issuers to protect against cyberattacks. Read More

FHFA, SEC Plan Separate Securitization Proposals

FHFA plans to issue a proposed rule regarding credit-risk retention and the SEC is working toward a proposal to encourage issuance of publicly registered MBS and ABS. Read More

Banks Seek Changes to Proposal on CRT Capital

A proposal to revise Basel capital requirements for banks included some provisions that could have a negative impact on credit-risk transfer activity, according to industry participants. Read More

Figure Sees Pre-Funded Deals as Alternative to TBA Market

Figure issued a fully pre-funded securitization with HELOCs, with the firm touting the effort as an alternative to the agency TBA market. Read More

Chase, Goldman Expand Non-Agency MBS Offerings

JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, already prolific issuers of non-agency MBS, have further broadened their issuance mix. Read More

Court Rules Some MBS Participants Not Subject to Licensing

The Supreme Court of Maryland ruled passive trusts that hold mortgages don’t need to obtain a mortgage license. Read More

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