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All Asset Classes Show Gains in 1Q19 ABS Issue Surge

Non-mortgage ABS issuance increased by a robust 31% from the fourth quarter of 2018 to the first three months of this year. Big gains were recorded in vehicle-finance transactions, credit card ABS, student loan securitization and business-finance deals. Read More

MSR Financing Terms Become More Attractive to Servicers

Nonbank servicers are increasingly moving toward a capital-light strategy, suggesting steady demand for MSR and servicing-advance financing. The investor base for such deals is strong and growing. Read More

GSEs' 1Q19 Preview: Decent but Probably Not Great

The first quarter should be another earnings blowout for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Right? Maybe, maybe not. MBS issuance is down quarter over quarter and falling rates should translate into negative hedging marks. Read More

Banks Sue NCUA for Breach of 2013 Settlement

Several large banks seek damages from the federal regulator for failing to protect them from lawsuits related to the sale of RMBS and the subprime disaster.

Ginnie Launches New Securitization Channel for HMBS

Ginnie Mae has announced a platinum product for securities backed by Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loans. The new channel will allow investors to bundle multiple HMBS pools into one security.

GE's Now Defunct Subprime Affiliate Files for Bankruptcy

Following one of the last major payouts related to the subprime mortgage crisis, WMC files for Chapter 11 reorganization.

Wireless Tower ABS Growth to Accelerate Even More

Rating services expect ABS backed by wireless tower leases to continue growing, thanks to enhanced wireless technology and surging data usage.

A Rise in Natural Disasters a Risk for Non-Agency MBS

Natural disasters are increasing in frequency, posing risks to investors in non-agency MBS, according to Moody's. Deals have some protections built-in for investors and rating services also take steps to shield investors from taking losses.

Mortgage Grapevine: Maren Kasper, Permanent Ginnie President?; Career Staffers Step Up to the Plate; A Warning Sign in the CMBS Market?

Inside MBS & ABS

April 25, 2019

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All Asset Classes Show Gains in 1Q19 ABS Issue Surge

MSR Financing Terms Become More Attractive to Servicers

GSEs' 1Q19 Preview: Decent but Probably Not Great

Banks Sue NCUA for Breach of 2013 Settlement

Ginnie Launches New Securitization Channel for HMBS

GE's Now Defunct Subprime Affiliate Files for Bankruptcy

Wireless Tower ABS Growth to Accelerate Even More

A Rise in Natural Disasters a Risk for Non-Agency MBS

Mortgage Grapevine: Maren Kasper, Permanent Ginnie President?; Career Staffers Step Up to the Plate; A Warning Sign in the CMBS Market?

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April 25, 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?