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February 3, 2022

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Agency MBS Issuance Holds Steady, But Don't Look Back

Higher conforming loan limits likely helped agency MBS issuance edge slightly higher in January. But the market started 2022 well behind its pace a year ago. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Whole-Loan Prices for Non-QMs Slip, Putting Pressure on Rates

Is it time for non-QM originators to hike the interest rates they charge borrowers? It might be a good idea, that is, if they want to maintain profitability. Read More

Ginnie Withdrawals Slow in 4Q21 as FHA Buyouts Plunge

Loan payoffs through refinancing and the like declined during the fourth quarter while buyouts plummeted. On an annual basis, loan removals were largely flat. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Something for REITs to Ponder: Stock Buybacks

Mortgage-investing REITs are treading water these days, trying to figure out their futures. A good time for stock repurchases, perhaps? Read More

MBS Market Faces Uncertainty with Fed’s MBS Holdings

Analysts puzzle over the pace and timing of quantitative tightening, which is expected to widen MBS spreads and raise interest rates. Read More

SEC Flags Issues in Ratings of ABS, CLOs and Others

When looking at activity by rating services in 2020, the SEC found problems involving ABS and CLOs, among other issues. The regulator as usual didn’t identify the offenders. Read More

High Losses Increasing for Loans in Commercial MBS

The share of loans in commercial MBS experiencing high levels of losses is increasing, according to Kroll Bond Rating Agency. Read More

Ginnie Working to Update Outdated Technology

Ginnie Mae’s Innovation Lab recently joined the U.S. Federal Housing Blockchain Network, among other tech-related developments. Read More

Grapevine: Early Buyouts from Fannie MBS; Jumbo Deal Reworked

Fannie removed some loans from its MBS early; Guaranteed Rate restructured a jumbo MBS before issuance; the GSEs are prepping separate risk- sharing transactions. Read More

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