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February 17, 2022

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Don't Worry, America. Your Banks Savor Residential MBS

The Federal Reserve will stand back a bit from the agency MBS market in 2022, but U.S. banks may be able to step up in a declining market. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

A Strong Start to MBS Trading but Higher Rates Loom Large

MBS trading resumed at a measured pace in January, but for now uncertainty rules the roost. The FOMC meets next month. Strap in that seat belt. Read More

Is the Ginnie EBO Trade Getting Long in the Tooth?

Still some milk left in the EBO cow? As Jay Bray of Mr. Cooper put it: “With forbearance programs winding down, the EBO opportunity is rapidly diminishing.” Read More

Goldman Issuing a Wide Variety of Non-Agency MBS

Goldman Sachs continues to spread its wings in the non-agency MBS market. Last year, the firm tripled its non-agency issuance from 2020. Read More

Amid Surging Profits, GSEs Trim Mortgage Portfolios

The GSEs combined netted $7.93 billion in fourth-quarter profits on $13.21 billion in net revenue while shrinking their retained mortgage portfolios by $4.45 billion. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Music Catalog Leads Latest Batch of Esoteric ABS Issuance

A $732.6 million ABS tied to music royalties closed this week. Other esoteric ABS in the market include healthcare-related financing, shipping container leases and property tax liens. Read More

Court Affirms ‘Valid-When-Made’ Rules of FDIC, OCC

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said the OCC will continue to ensure banks are not used as a vehicle for "rent-a-charter" arrangements. Read More

ESG Playing Growing Role in MBS Investor Decisions

Ginnie Mae has added a “green status” field to its multifamily MBS disclosures, its first environmental, social and governance disclosure in the multifamily space. Read More

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