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Bank MBS Holdings Hit New Record High in March 2019

The industry added $30 billion to its residential MBS holdings in the first quarter, mostly in agency pass-through securities. But some of the increase resulted from a shift in reporting at a large bank. Read More

Ginnie Mae Says Liquidity Not an Issue for Nonbanks

Liquidity does not appear to be a cause of concern for the secondary market agency’s top nonbank issuers despite differences in how liquidity issues are addressed from firm to firm.

What Happens When the 'Patch' Sunsets?

The QM rule is scheduled for radical change, and the CFPB is running out of time in coming up with a plan to deal with it.

Fitch Critical of Ratings on Marketplace Lending ABS

Fitch Ratings called out other rating services for allowing credit enhancement levels that it views as inadequate on ABS from marketplace lenders. Other rating services are seen as getting more comfortable with the sector. Read More

PIMCO Reveals Huge Market Presence in REIT IPO Filing

The firm detailed its residential mortgage-related assets under management in a recent filing, demonstrating its dominating presence in the housing-finance market.

MBS Trading Volume Declines as Investors Worry About Falling Rates, Speeds

The trading volume was decent during April but paled in comparison to most other months this year. Meanwhile, investors are worried about the usual: declining interest rates and prepayment rates. And a new wild card has emerged: A possible rate cut by the Fed.

Whole Loan Traders Report Sloppy Management in the Nation’s Mortgage Shops

Traders describe a secondary market rife with lost documents, outdated data, and a poor understanding of what's being bought and sold.

VA to Launch Enhanced VALERI Servicing App

VA is on track to implement a new servicing phase of a project that would convert the current VA Loan Electronic Reporting Interface to an end-to-end origination and servicing platform. The enhanced servicing application will go live on May 28.

Mortgage Grapevine: A Big Question Mark Called Ditech/Right Around the Corner: the Annual Ginnie Summit/FOMC Minutes Reveal…

Inside MBS & ABS

May 23, 2019

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Bank MBS Holdings Hit New Record High in March 2019

Ginnie Mae Says Liquidity Not an Issue for Nonbanks

What Happens When the 'Patch' Sunsets?

Fitch Critical of Ratings on Marketplace Lending ABS

PIMCO Reveals Huge Market Presence in REIT IPO Filing

MBS Trading Volume Declines as Investors Worry About Falling Rates, Speeds

Whole Loan Traders Report Sloppy Management in the Nation’s Mortgage Shops

VA to Launch Enhanced VALERI Servicing App

Mortgage Grapevine: A Big Question Mark Called Ditech/Right Around the Corner: the Annual Ginnie Summit/FOMC Minutes Reveal…

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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?

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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?