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August 19, 2021

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Banks Favor GSE Paper as Industry Pads MBS Holdings

Bank investment in agency MBS, especially Fannie/Freddie paper, continued to grow during the second quarter, though not quite as much as the overall market. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Angel Oak’s REIT Opens Non-QM Market to Smaller Investors

The recently public real estate investment trust focuses nearly all of its investments on non-QMs originated by affiliated lenders. Read More

How to Move from the Cash Window to MBS

Unpacking the transition from cash seller to guarantor. MCT experts and Freddie officials explore differences in pricing, servicing, and operations. Read More

FHFA Directs FHLBanks to Plan for Agency Prepayments

Despite protests that existing yield maintenance protects investors from prepayment risk on agency CMBS, FHFA directed the Federal Home Loan Banks to limit their exposure. Read More

Fluctuations in Value of Used Cars a Concern for Auto ABS

At one point during the pandemic, used car prices were up 50% year over year. Now, appreciation is around 20%, prompting speculation that auto ABS performance will take a hit. Read More

CSBS Welcomes Ginnie RFI Extension on Capital Levels

Ginnie Mae no longer expects changes to eligibility requirements to take effect for calendar year 2021 audited financial statements. Read More

ESG Factors Gaining Importance in Securitization Ratings

While ESG factors have mattered since the 1990s, KBRA analyst Eric Thompson said questions such as whether an asset will be impacted by rising sea levels are gaining more prominence. Read More

Grapevine: GSEs’ Housing Goals / Vaccine Proof Must at SFVegas

FHFA proposes tougher housing goals for the GSEs and SFA will require attendees at the upcoming SFVegas conference to be vaccinated. Read More

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