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Inside MBS & ABS

June 10, 2021

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Fitch Takes Top Ranking in Rating Both MBS and ABS

All five rating services saw hefty increases in their ABS business in the first quarter as total rated issuance rose 88%. But there were clear winners and losers in the non-agency MBS market. Read More

REITs Rein in Agency MBS in 1Q21, RMBS Up Slightly

REIT industry holdings of agency MBS have climbed 8% higher than they were when COVID forced many firms to shrink, but investment in non-agency MBS remains depressed. (Includes data chart.) Read More

One-on-One with Former Treasury Official Phillips on the GSEs

In an interview with IM&A, former Treasury official Craig Phillips says capitalize the GSEs and let them go. Read More

Non-QM MBS with Newer Loans Gaining Momentum

After months of sporadic issuance of MBS with newer non-QMs, five deals are in the market with fresh production. PIMCO is also selling off some older loans originated by Citadel Servicing. Read More

Suddenly Expendable: Correspondent Lending Platforms?

Lenders with correspondent networks that buy already-funded mortgages (agency or otherwise) are pondering their sale options. Read More

Lenders: Risk-Retention Link Between QMs and QRMs Should Stay

Stakeholders believe an alignment will ensure the most competitive mortgage terms are accessible to the broadest segment of QM-eligible borrowers while continuing to promote safe and sound lending practices. Read More

MBS Prepayment Speeds Continue to Decline. However...

Prepayment speeds are dropping on agency MBS but there could be choppy waters ahead on VA IRRRLs. For now, VA is staying quiet. Read More

Ready Capital Prices $100M Public Stock Offering

The real estate finance company completed its merger with Anworth and reported strong first-quarter results on Freddie Mac business. Read More

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