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July 11, 2019

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New MBS and ABS Issuance Rebounds Strongly in 2Q19

Volume rose sharply from the first quarter in the major product categories, although the non-agency MBS market was soft. Read More

Refi Wave Helps Lift Agency Single-Family Volume in 2Q19

Ginnie Mae saw a huge increase in rate-term refinance business, but the cash-out market also gained ground. Freddie led its rivals in attracting more first-time buyer business. Read More

Whole-Business ABS Issuance on Track for Record Year

Issuance of whole-business ABS is on track to break a record this year, with $4.6 billion in volume at halfway mark. Issuers include fast food companies, aftermarket car services and spa services. Read More

GSE 2Q19 Earnings Preview: A Case of Good/Bad News

Declining interest rates helped fuel a securitization boom at Fannie and Freddie in the second quarter. However, falling rates will force writedowns tied to derivatives. Read More

A Private Activity Bond Will Fund DC-Area Toll Lanes

A new private activity bond will fund construction of tolled express lanes near Washington, DC. Toll revenues on similar bonds have been strong and rating services affirmed BBB ratings on outstanding issuance. Read More

NY Fraud Case Impacts Agency MBS

Scores of Fannie and Freddie securities are backed by loans alleged to have been fraudulently obtained by one of the nation’s largest multifamily investors. Read More

Another Subprime Lawsuit Filed in the Southern District of New York

U.S. Bank sues Bank of America over defective loans originated by First Franklin and sold into a securitization pool by several Merrill Lynch subsidiaries. Read More

GSEs Support New ARRC-Developed Replacement for LIBOR

With the end of LIBOR inevitable, the GSEs, along with the Fed and other stakeholders, announce an alternate index. Read More

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