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June 16, 2022

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Most MBS Investor Groups Post Declines in 1Q22 Values

While the market value of residential MBS fell in the first quarter, the volume of outstanding securities continued to grow. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

CPI Spike Impacts MBS Markets

An unexpected surge in inflation briefly created a “no-bid” moment for agency MBS. Read More

More Turbulence for Non-QM Whole Loans?

Non-QM lending may sound good to conventional originators looking to bolster their menus, but headwinds are still evident. Low-yielding paper still needs to be moved but financiers and acquirers are having second thoughts. Read More

MBS Trading Volume Weakens as Clouds Hover

Weak MBS trading activity usually isn’t a good sign. To some it portends a lack of liquidity, to others cloudiness in a market that has lost its way. Regardless, daily MBS trades in May were not pretty. Read More

Fannie Offers New Metric for MBS Investors Tracking Prepayments

Fannie Mae will publish refi application activity on a weekly basis, helping MBS investors better gauge prepayment trends. Read More

Courts Still Plowing New Ground in Legacy Non-Agency MBS Cases

Recent court rulings on litigation involving non-agency MBS issued prior to 2008 are setting new precedents, with broad ramifications. Read More

Fitch: Master Servicer Scarcity Could Constrain CMBS Market

For now, the market is well served by two to four master servicers. But if any of them exit the market, servicing costs and transaction fees could increase. Read More

Single-Family Rental Market Faces Affordability Concerns

Vacancy rates for single-family home rentals are expected to remain stable in the months ahead, but the rapid rise in rents is likely unsustainable, according to industry experts. Read More

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