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April 14, 2022

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ECM Props Up RMBS Issuance in 1Q22, Prime Jumbo Fades

Securitization of reperforming and nonperforming mortgage loans fell sharply in the first quarter of 2022, along with softening in the prime non-agency MBS market. Expanded-credit issuance stayed strong. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

A Low for the Year: MBS Trading Volumes

MBS trading fell to a yearly low this spring. Meaning? The asset is less valuable or something else entirely? Or both. Read More

Structured Finance Industry Picks Treasury-Based I-Curve

The Structured Finance Association has introduced a consensus-built industry guide to a new benchmark that replaces the LIBOR swap curve in fixed-rate structured finance transactions. Read More

GSE CRT Issuance Carries On, Non-Agency MBS Activity Resumes

In the secondary market, issuers have had to deal with diminished demand for mortgage products originated prior to the recent runup in interest rates. Is the worst behind the sector? Read More

A Tough Road Ahead for MBS-Centric REITs?

MBS-investing REITs continue to pay sweet dividends but the asset value of their holdings has come under pressure thanks to spiking interest rates. First-quarter earnings should be revealing. Read More

Fed-Induced ‘Storm’ Rattling Agency MBS Market

Experts compare today’s bond market to the bearish days of 1994, predicting a recession in the fall. But better times are coming. Maybe. Read More

SFA Reviewing Other ESG Frameworks as It Develops Its Own

The Structured Finance Association is evaluating the most popular corporate ESG frameworks to see how they could be applied in the securitization industry. Read More

GSEs Continue to Unload Re-Performing Loans

Fannie and Freddie continue to take different routes to reducing their retained mortgages portfolios. Read More

Grapevine: Fannie’s CEO and Chair to Exit; Ginnie EBO MBS

Fannie’s CEO is set to retire. The GSE chair is departing as well; Waterfall Asset Management launches non-agency MBS with Ginnie EBOs; hurricanes impacting performance of solar ABS. Read More

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