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Agency Refi Market Gains Momentum in May MBS

Fannie posted the biggest increase over April MBS volume, while Freddie lagged behind. Purchase-mortgage business is on track for another annual climb. Read More

Securitization Fallback Language Drafted for End of LIBOR

ARRC publishes details on how MBS and ABS linked to LIBOR can transition to a different reference rate. The fallback language applies to newly-issued deals. Read More

MBA Responds to Ginnie’s Pooling Restriction Plan

Ginnie Mae should give way to VA if the latter implements protections substantially similar to the agency’s proposed pooling restrictions on higher-risk cash-out refinance loans, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Read More

Two Simple GSE Reform Plans?

Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi proposes alternatives for housing finance reform at an Urban Institute event in Washington.

Moody’s: Auction of Ditech’s Servicing Business a Positive for MBS Market

MBS investors are keeping a close eye on the auction of Ditech Financial. The troubled nonbank is a top-ranked servicer of Ginnie Mae product. The biggest fear: The company will run out of cash. Read More

No Congressional Consensus on Leveraged Lending Risks

A debate on whether the fast-growing leveraged loan market will lead to the next financial crisis kicked off on Capitol Hill. Read More

SEC Reverses PCAOB Finding Involving Thornburg’s Auditor

The regulator has overturned disciplinary sanctions levied by the Public Com-pany Accounting Oversight Board against an auditor of Thornburg Mortgage, now defunct. Read More

Will the UMBS Mark a Turning Point in GSE Reform?

All eyes are now focused on the TBA market to see if the new single security from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae creates the expected bump in liquidity and efficiency. Read More

Inside MBS & ABS

June 6, 2019

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Agency Refi Market Gains Momentum in May MBS

Securitization Fallback Language Drafted for End of LIBOR

MBA Responds to Ginnie’s Pooling Restriction Plan

Two Simple GSE Reform Plans?

Moody’s: Auction of Ditech’s Servicing Business a Positive for MBS Market

No Congressional Consensus on Leveraged Lending Risks

SEC Reverses PCAOB Finding Involving Thornburg’s Auditor

Will the UMBS Mark a Turning Point in GSE Reform?

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