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April 9, 2026

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Structured Finance Market Keeps Momentum Going

The residential MBS market could see slumping production as interest rates climb and the housing market softens. Non-mortgage ABS issuance started the year strong, while CMBS production declined. (Includes three data tables.) Read More

Investor Interest in HEL MBS Mirrors Early Days of Non-QM

The rapid rise in investor interest for home equity loan securitizations has drawn parallels to the rise of non-QM MBS post the 2008 crisis. Read More

Double Pledging Remains Major Concern for ABS Investors

Originator collateral misrepresentation and servicer reporting fraud also received a notable portion of votes for the most concerning schemes in a new survey from the Structured Finance Association. Read More

Appeals Court Rules Some MBS Subject to ERISA Liability

Liability under ERISA for MBS structures could be impacted by a recent appeals court’s ruling in a long-running lawsuit. Read More

HUD OIG Finds Ginnie’s Nonbank Treatment Limited

Ginnie Mae hasn’t formally assessed the risks of the growing nonbank concentration in its portfolio, according to the HUD OIG. Read More

Slower Prepayments in Ginnie Buydown Pools

The initial rate of prepayments in Ginnie Mae custom buydown pools is slower than the prepayment activity in multiple-issuer pools, which could help investors guard their portfolios. Read More

Egan-Jones Ratings Faces SEC Scrutiny on Expansion

The SEC is seeking more information from Egan-Jones Ratings on its application for authority to rate ABS and government securities. Read More

Miran Touts Balance Sheet Reduction for the Fed

A recent paper co-authored by Federal Reserve Governor Stephan Miran identifies several policy changes that would allow the Fed’s SOMA to be reduced by up to $2.13 trillion. Read More

AmeriHome Sends GSE-Eligible Mortgages to Annaly

Annaly Capital Management is set to issue a $349.3 million non-agency MBS with loans originated by AmeriHome Mortgage. Read More

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