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Non-Agency MBS Market Starts 2019 on Solid Footing

Big gains in prime and expanded-credit MBS issuance are driving the market, although production of scratch-and-dent deals fell sharply in the first quarter.

PIMCO, MetLife Entering Non-Agency MBS Market

After years of acquiring mortgages as whole loans, PIMCO and MetLife are set to issue separate non-agency MBS stocked with seasoned mortgages. An affiliate of PIMCO plans a $382.56 million issuance while MetLife's deal could be double that size.

JPMorgan the First Big Bank to Issue Non-QM MBS

In a positive sign for the non-agency MBS market, JPMorgan Chase is set to issue a $440.54 million MBS stocked with non-qualified mortgages for primary residences. It will be the the first big bank to do so.

The Next Big Question for GSE Watchers: Dividends

Speculation continues to mount regarding whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be allowed to retain more capital. But will such a move be a precursor to a "recap and release" plan?

A Scorcher of a Month for Agency MBS Trading

The average daily trading volume in agency MBS shot up like a rocket to $269.7 billion in March, one of the best readings in quite some time. But what does it indicate?

Prime Auto Loan ABS Expects Better Performance

Rating agencies set lower loss expectations for recent prime auto deals, but for subprime auto ABS, it's a different story.

Attorneys Fear Student-Loan ABS is the Next Bubble

Industry attorneys warn that the growing student loan ABS market could trigger the next financial crisis.

Court Rules MBS Could be Subject to ERISA Standards

A recent court ruling in the case of Powell v. Ocwen Financial could significantly expand liability for non-agency MBS participants by subjecting MBS transactions to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

SEC Scrutinizing Cross Trading of Mortgage Interests

The Securities and Exchange Commission is increasing its srcutiny of sale of mortgage interests between investment vehicles managed by the same advisor, even if the parties involved are private entities.

Inside MBS & ABS

April 11, 2019

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Non-Agency MBS Market Starts 2019 on Solid Footing

PIMCO, MetLife Entering Non-Agency MBS Market

JPMorgan the First Big Bank to Issue Non-QM MBS

The Next Big Question for GSE Watchers: Dividends

A Scorcher of a Month for Agency MBS Trading

Prime Auto Loan ABS Expects Better Performance

Attorneys Fear Student-Loan ABS is the Next Bubble

Court Rules MBS Could be Subject to ERISA Standards

SEC Scrutinizing Cross Trading of Mortgage Interests

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April 11, 2019

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?