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April 7, 2022

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Structured-Finance Markets See Issuance Decline in 2022

Most sectors of the structured-finance market saw declines in new issuance during the first quarter of 2022, including a steep drop in single-family agency MBS production. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Rising Interest Rates, Inflation Putting Pressure on MBS and ABS

MBS and ABS tied to floating-rate assets could see rising delinquencies as interest rates increase. Inflation also remains a concern, though Fitch and Moody’s suggest that most deals can weather the storm. Read More

Rate-Lock Woes Hit Non-QM Lenders, Sprout Chops TPO

Non-QM lending was supposed to be an industry bright spot this year, but unhedged loan pipelines are causing selected damage throughout the sector. One victim: Sprout Mortgage. Read More

Sales of Agency MBS by Fed Not Expected Any Time Soon

The Fed revealed this week that any sales from its agency MBS portfolio will be telegraphed well in advance. Still, rates continue to rise. Read More

Maxex Raises Capital, Plans Non-QM Trading Push

Secondary market player Maxex has received a new round of funding from its backers, but details are a bit light. The platform hopes to engage in more non-QM trading this year. Read More

MBS, ABS Rarely Positively Affected by ESG, Fitch Says

Only 4% of MBS and ABS assessed by Fitch received a positive rating impact from ESG factors. Meanwhile, S&P is set to expand its assessments in the ESG space. Read More

Economists Consider Agency MBS as Safe Assets

The reputation of being a safe, liquid asset adds about 47 basis points to the “convenience premium” of agency MBS over investment grade bonds, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. Read More

Ginnie Official Highlights Modernization Efforts

An official from Ginnie Mae detailed how the agency’s tech modernization efforts align with HUD’s strategic and operational goals. Read More

Ginnie Working to Support HUD’s New Strategic Plan

Ginnie Mae will play a crucial role in creating a more inclusive housing-finance system as part of HUD’s strategic plan. Read More

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