Agency MBS Rally Rolls into New Year on Refi Rebound

There was still gas in the tank in January as agency MBS issuance rose slightly from the previous month. Fannie saw the biggest gain, while Freddie business fell. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Wells Reenters the Jumbo Correspondent Arena

A market maker in non-agency jumbos, Wells Fargo has reopened its cash window, at least by a crack or two. Read More

Rise in COVID Cases Results in Poor Auto ABS Performance

Loan extensions on auto ABS increased for the third straight month in November amid rising coronavirus cases. Losses for investors could be around the corner, according to S&P Global Ratings. Read More

AGNC Swings to Loss in 2020 But Bullish on Future

One of the largest REIT investors in the MBS market took a loss of $266 million in 2020, with gains in the final three quarters unable to wipe out the red ink posted in the first quarter. Still, officials at AGNC are optimistic about the future. Read More

Can the Industry Head Off the Cash Window Cap?

Trade group officials believe by opening a dialogue with regulators they can fix the GSE cash window “problem” that is looming. Read More

Fannie Mae Prices First Social Multifamily Deal

International third-party examiners have endorsed the enterprise’s green and social bonds. Read More

Ginnie Issues First MBS Backed by Digital Pools

The MBS backed solely by digital pools, or eNotes, has an aggregated principal value of nearly $24 million. Read More

Travel Expected to Pick Up. CMBS Shows Improvement

Travel is expected to make a comeback in 2021, but it could be years before pre-pandemic levels are met. Meanwhile, delinquency rates for commercial loans improved in January. Read More

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Agency MBS Rally Rolls into New Year on Refi Rebound

Wells Reenters the Jumbo Correspondent Arena

Rise in COVID Cases Results in Poor Auto ABS Performance

AGNC Swings to Loss in 2020 But Bullish on Future

Can the Industry Head Off the Cash Window Cap?

Fannie Mae Prices First Social Multifamily Deal

Ginnie Issues First MBS Backed by Digital Pools

Travel Expected to Pick Up. CMBS Shows Improvement

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