May 27, 2022 | Inside Mortgage Finance

Bank ABS Holdings Grow Modestly in Early 2022

A surge in bank investment in deals backed by car loans accounted for much the industry's growth in ABS holdings during the first quarter. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Higher Interest Rates Knock REIT MBS Values in 1Q22

Portfolio holdings of agency MBS fell mostly due to lower market value for the assets. REITs also recorded a significant drop in TBA investments as agency MBS issuance declined. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Jumbo MBS Issuance Sputtering as Banks Gobble Loans

After a two-week lull in issuance of jumbo MBS, a handful of deals hit the market. MBS issuers are facing weak demand from investors, with whole-loan outlets often offering better pricing. Read More

Thompson Confirmed as FHFA Director

The first Black woman to serve as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency squeaked through the confirmation with just one Republican vote, Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota. Read More

Demand for CLOs Drops, Hitting Issuance and Secondary Sales

Investors are showing little demand for new issuance of CLOs and trading in the secondary market. CLOs are being sold off and are meeting with few potential buyer options. Read More

Ginnie Expanding Digital Collateral Program Beyond Pilot

The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization backed Ginnie’s updates to the digital collateral program. Read More

CMBS Servicers Face Hurdles in Foreclosing

A recent district court decision illustrates the importance of the powers ascribed to trustees in governing pooling and servicing agreements when initiating a foreclosure action. Read More

Analysts Mull Fed’s Exit from MBS Markets

Some experts now say Federal Reserve purchases of agency MBS will fall to zero by September. Read More

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May 26, 2022

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Bank ABS Holdings Grow Modestly in Early 2022

Higher Interest Rates Knock REIT MBS Values in 1Q22

Jumbo MBS Issuance Sputtering as Banks Gobble Loans

Thompson Confirmed as FHFA Director

Demand for CLOs Drops, Hitting Issuance and Secondary Sales

Ginnie Expanding Digital Collateral Program Beyond Pilot

CMBS Servicers Face Hurdles in Foreclosing

Analysts Mull Fed’s Exit from MBS Markets

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