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Non-Agency MBS Issuance Flat in 3Q, But ECM Soars

Nonprime securitization was down for the second straight quarter and the S&D market was sluggish. But prime-jumbo and ECM production rose sharply in the third quarter. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Chase Preps Unique Credit-Risk Transfer for Non-Agency Loans

In an effort to receive favorable capital treatment for credit-risk transfer on non-agency mortgages, JPMorgan Chase is preparing a unique deal. Read More

FHFA Advisory Contract Valued at $20M to $30M

The recap and release of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could be a bonanza for investment banking/advisory firms that assist the government. There might be four contracts overall. Read More

Do the New Capital Buffers Favor Fannie or Freddie?

The new capital buffer deal has a limited life. At current earnings rates, Fannie will reach the $25 billion buffer cap in about two years, Freddie a little later. Read More

Issuers Focusing on Single Loan Type Non-Agency MBS

Non-agency MBS issuers are focusing on deals backed by a single product, because they are a better gauge of prepayment speeds. Read More

Three Years in and Still No ‘Permanent’ President at Ginnie Mae

Ginnie Mae, the government guarantor that backs $2 trillion in mortgage assets, still doesn’t have a permanent president even though the election took place three years ago. Will anything change? Read More

Fed Study: Mortgage Lending Declines Amid Policy Uncertainty

In gubernatorial election years, banks cut the dollar volume of jumbo loans they originate or purchase by 13% to 25%, a Fed study shows. Read More

CMBS Sector Expected to Weather the Slowing Economy

The commercial MBS sector will show steady performance in a slowing economy during the fourth quarter, according to rating agencies. Read More

LA-Based Firm Sued For Misrepresenting Relief Services

The CFPB has filed a case against Certified Forensic Loan Auditors for misrepresenting the mortgage relief services provided. Read More

Inside MBS & ABS

October 10, 2019

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Non-Agency MBS Issuance Flat in 3Q, But ECM Soars

Chase Preps Unique Credit-Risk Transfer for Non-Agency Loans

FHFA Advisory Contract Valued at $20M to $30M

Do the New Capital Buffers Favor Fannie or Freddie?

Issuers Focusing on Single Loan Type Non-Agency MBS

Three Years in and Still No ‘Permanent’ President at Ginnie Mae

Fed Study: Mortgage Lending Declines Amid Policy Uncertainty

CMBS Sector Expected to Weather the Slowing Economy

LA-Based Firm Sued For Misrepresenting Relief Services

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