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March 3, 2022

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Agency MBS Production Falls Sharply in February

Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie issued a combined $187 billion of single-family MBS in February, a steep 21.5% decline from January. It was the lowest monthly issuance since March 2020. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Demand for Non-Agency MBS Falls Amid Broader Volatility

Spreads on non-agency MBS issued early this year were wider than the pricing seen near the end of 2021. Industry participants witnessed volatility in the broader financial markets along with an increase in the supply of non-agency MBS. Read More

Looking to Grow, One Trader Eyes Commercial Mortgages

Commercial mortgage trading is a market that flies under the radar of most residential broker/dealers. RAMS has decided to make the leap. Read More

Quantifying the Market Impact of New FHFA Rules

Both the new capital rule and updated eligibility requirements for GSE seller/servicers could affect participants. Read More

Non-Agency MBS with Ginnie Early Buyouts on the Rise

Issuance of non-agency MBS with deals backed by mortgages bought out from Ginnie Mae MBS has increased in recent months. Once they’re reperforming, those loans can be re-delivered to Ginnie. Read More

Waiting Game Continues on New Capital Rules at Ginnie

Nonbank boosters continue to fear Ginnie Mae’s final capital rule may not accurately reflect the intrinsic value of MSRs. Others fear it could be too soft. Read More

Fed Governor Waller Says Fed is in No Rush to Sell MBS

Fed Governor Christopher Waller says asset sales are “a conversation for another day.” Read More

Aircraft ABS Recovery Will Take Time, Hurt by Ukraine Invasion

Momentum for aircraft securitizations won’t come until late 2022, according to Fitch. Sanctions on Russia and damage to planes in Ukraine could sink certain deals. Read More

Ginnie Mae Takes Steps to Improve Communication

The government agency has rebranded its blog as part of a broader effort under Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo to enhance outreach. Read More

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