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November 12, 2020

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CLO Issuance Rebounds in 3Q20 Despite Weak Spots

While securitization of broadly syndicated loans gained momentum in the third quarter, CLO issuance backed by refinancing and commercial real estate remained sluggish. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Fannie Sits on CRT Sidelines as Freddie Issuance Booms

The two GSEs agree that a proposed capital rule would diminish the benefit of credit-risk transfers, but Freddie plans to stay in the market under the current regime. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Freddie Mac on an RPL Sale Spree. Are Borrowers Safe?

Freddie has issued several securities backed by re-performing loans during the pandemic. However: Are these loans still protected by the FHFA’s moratorium on foreclosures? Read More

Agency MBS Delinquency Rates Decline in October

Fannie and Freddie both reported declines in the most severe category of delinquency, but Ginnie's rate was slightly higher in October. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Non-QM MBS Issuers Run into Demand-Supply Gap

Securitization of non-qualified mortgages is generating healthy profits. However, issuers face a dilemma: Originations of the product have slowed. Read More

Rating Agencies Busy Assessing Mortgage Debt Deals

As mortgage debt deals proliferate, so too are rating agency reports on the issuers. Among the latest: UWM, FoA and loanDepot. Read More

Once Again, Ginnie Mae Loses a Chief

The top officer of Ginnie Mae announced his resignation this week as the nation gets ready for a new occupant in the White House. A successor? Not yet. Read More

Rising COVID Cases a Hurdle for CMBS Recovery

Due to the resurgence in coronavirus infections, recovery in the travel and hotel sectors will be even slower than what was expected a few months ago. Read More

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