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February 27, 2020

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Banks Up Their Holdings of Non-Mortgage ABS in 4Q19

The biggest asset categories, consumer finance and credit cards, saw declines in bank investment during the fourth quarter, but the industry added ABS backed by auto loans, business finance notes and leases. Read More

Demand for MBS and ABS Strong Amid Weak Supply

Investor demand for MBS and ABS is high but then uncertainty is also increasing, which could prompt more issuance earlier in the year. Read More

Industry Makes the Case for Bank Credit-Risk Transfers

Federal regulators should make changes to capital requirements that would allow banks to complete credit-risk transfer transactions similar to the deals issued by the GSEs, according to industry participants. Read More

Treasury and FHFA Discussed Selling Freddie to the FHLBs

In a plan that began at least as far back as 2016, the FHLBanks actively considered buying one of the government-sponsored enterprises. Even senior staff at Treasury and FHFA were involved. Read More

The Yield on the 10-Year Treasury Falls to a New Low. Implications?

It was a wild ride (down) in the stock market this week, thanks to economic fears tied to the coronavirus. Of course, bonds soared and rates tanked. MBS implications? Read More

FHLB Membership Could Be a Boon to REITs … If it Happens

The issue of allowing nonbanks into the FHLB System hasn’t gone away. A new RFI on the concept will undoubtedly ruffle some feathers. Read More

Benefits and Risks of Technology in Securitization

Alternative data, machine learning, blockchain and document digitalization in securitization deals have the potential to improve credit quality, but they are untested and come with risks, says Moody’s. Read More

HUD Vacancies Filling Up Fast; Ginnie Still Has No Prez

While the Trump administration strives to fill leadership positions at HUD, Ginnie Mae continues to function without a permanent president. Read More

New Residential Mortgages May Adopt SOFR Standards

Fitch Ratings expects the SOFR to become the most commonly used index post-LIBOR for new residential mortgage assets. Read More

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