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Inside MBS & ABS

May 7, 2026

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Agency MBS Issuance Hits Four-Year High in April

Rocket Mortgage was the top seller-issuer in April thanks to a 24% jump in monthly volume, while UWM slipped to second place. Newrez, Chase and Onity all posted big gains from March. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

FICO vs VantageScore: The Gloves Come Off

FICO’s CEO argued that VantageScore isn’t gaining much traction in the MBS and ABS markets, and that the only way the score will take share with GSE mortgages will be if lenders game the system. Read More

GSE Spec-Pool Share Rises in 1Q, Florida Story Favored

A handful of GSE specified-pool categories based on maximum loan amounts saw increased production in the first quarter, as did MBS backed by investor loans. (Includes data table.) Read More

DQs on Second-Liens Rising Faster Than Expected

Fitch placed a “deteriorating” outlook on the securitized second-lien market due to rising delinquencies. However, the rating service said that the sector is still performing within its base case expectations. Read More

MSR Financing Trends Vary by Servicer Size

Some large servicers are using securitizations for MSR financing while mid-size and smaller servicers stick with bilateral agreements. Read More

Ginnie Staves Off Buyout Risk on FHA Loans

Ginnie altered its reporting guidelines so issuers wouldn’t have to remove large volumes of delinquent loans from MBS all at once. Goldman Sachs analysts warned that the can has just been kicked down the road. Read More

How the GSEs Can Boost Small-Balance Mortgages

Policies put in place during the pandemic prevent many small banks and credit unions from selling small-balance loans to the GSEs, which constrains mortgage lending in rural and low-income communities. Read More

Expanded-Credit MBS Protected From Home Price Shift

With softening home price appreciation, expanded-credit MBS might not see loss severities increase thanks to low LTV ratios at issuance. Read More

Capital Shortfalls Unaffected by GSE Profits

Even with strong earnings the GSEs are making little progress on meeting stringent capital levels set during the first Trump administration. Read More

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