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REITs Go on Agency MBS Buying Spree in Early 2019

The two largest REIT investors in the MBS market added a combined $22.8 billion of agency MBS to their portfolios in the first quarter, boosting the industry to a record $308.1 billion in residential mortgage securities investment. Read More

Treasury Architect of GSE Reform Craig Phillips Leaving

Almost every GSE watcher knows Treasury counselor Craig Phillips is the chief architect of the blueprint to reform mortgage giants Fannie Mae ad Freddie Mac. But late this week, news broke that he's resigning. Now what?

PIMCO Delays IPO for Its Mortgage REIT

The firm this week postponed a $1 billion IPO for a new REIT that will purchase MBS and related assets. Down the road, the REIT likely will dip its toe in the non-QM pond as well.

GSE Credit-Risk Transfer Activity Slows in Early 2019

Fannie increased its issuance of credit-risk transfer debt notes in the first quarter, while Freddie production was down. Both GSEs stepped up their use of reinsurance to transfer risk. Read More

Expanded-Credit MBS Market Hot: Large Deals, More Issuers

Western Asset Management and Verus Mortgage are both preparing large expanded-credit MBS, while other firms plan to enter the market.

On-time Payoffs for CMBS Office Loans May Be in Trouble

Paying off office loans in securitization could get tougher next few years due to rising inventory and rent growth, said Morningstar.

Safe for Now: 30-Year (GSE) FRMs, Loan Limits

FHFA Director Mark Calabria has vowed not to monkey with the 30-year FRM or lower loan limits in high-cost states like California. Still, certain stakeholders worry he may try to adjust other areas of businesses.

New MBS May Face Risks Due to LIBOR Switch

MBS issuers are addressing the potential end of LIBOR but could still face a number of risks, according to Moody's Investors Service.

Freddie Creates a New Security for Affordable Housing

The GSE has tweaked an existing security offering to make it more efficient for low-income housing tax credit lenders.

Inside MBS & ABS

May 16, 2019

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REITs Go on Agency MBS Buying Spree in Early 2019

Treasury Architect of GSE Reform Craig Phillips Leaving

PIMCO Delays IPO for Its Mortgage REIT

GSE Credit-Risk Transfer Activity Slows in Early 2019

Expanded-Credit MBS Market Hot: Large Deals, More Issuers

On-time Payoffs for CMBS Office Loans May Be in Trouble

Safe for Now: 30-Year (GSE) FRMs, Loan Limits

New MBS May Face Risks Due to LIBOR Switch

Freddie Creates a New Security for Affordable Housing

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