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April 16, 2026

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ECM Drives Non-Agency MBS Issuance in Early 2026

Non-agency MBS issuance hit its highest level since the third quarter of 2007, largely because of surging production of the new generation of Alt A and subprime deals. JPMorgan Chase was the top issuer and top underwriter in the first quarter. (Includes three data tables.) Read More

PIMCO Skeptical of Trump Administration’s Affordability Plans

Experts at the bond giant criticized the random MBS purchases, GSE public offering plans and guarantee-fee reductions. Read More

Industry Group Weighs Risks of GSE Reform

The Treasury Market Practices Group released a white paper identifying how a change in the ownership structure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could impact the broader financial markets. Read More

First Municipal Bond Tied to Bitcoin Assessed as CLO

The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority’s bitcoin-backed municipal bond received preliminary ratings under Moody’s structured finance framework. Read More

Boat ABS Issuer Delays Planned Inaugural Securitization

RecFi was set to issue a $143.3 million ABS backed by loans for boats and recreational vehicles. The issuer indefinitely postponed the issuance amid volatility in the financial markets. Read More

Modeling Prepayment Risk With Machine Learning

Combining machine learning techniques with more traditional accounting is making it possible to predict both whether a loan will prepay and when. Read More

Residential Solar ABS Experiences Continued Stress

Numerous factors are driving down solar ABS performance, including the end of tax breaks. Read More

Recovery Gap Narrows on Consumer ABS

Recovery rates for ABS tied to prime unsecured consumer loans are converging with those for nonprime loans. Read More

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