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August 25, 2022

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REIT MBS Holdings Down Again in Second Quarter

Most REITs reported further declines in the holdings of agency MBS and TBA positions during the second quarter. But a handful of firms continued building their MSR portfolios and non-agency MBS investment was up slightly. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Bank ABS Holdings Down in 2Q; Gains in Auto and Card

Most of the drop in bank ABS investment came in consumer-backed deals as Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab, TD Bank and others pared their holdings of these securities. But Schwab and TD both added significantly to their credit card and auto ABS. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Signs of Improvement in Bids for Non-QMs

Finally, an improvement on non-QM whole-loan bids. But it’s all about the note rate if you want to earn any money on the deal. Read More

Nonbanks Happy Ginnie and FHFA Are Collaborating

Members of the housing finance industry welcomed signs of continued discussion with Ginnie Mae and the Federal Housing Finance Agency as they prepare for the agencies’ aligned capital requirements. Read More

To Modify or Not to Modify: CRE vs. CMBS

Different modification rates for commercial MBS and bank lending affect loan terms for borrowers and delinquency rates. Read More

PACE ABS with Loans from Liquidated Lender Moves Forward

The new ABS includes loans from CleanFund Commercial PACE Capital, a lender that entered liquidation in July. Read More

Inflation Reduction Act Brightens Solar ABS Forecast

The Inflation Reduction Act will likely increase solar ABS transaction volume and improve performance, KBRA said, due in large part to its enhancement of an existing investment tax credit. Read More

Grapevine: Student Loan Forgiveness and ABS; Stock sales by REITs

Prepayments on student loan ABS could spike amid debt forgiveness; Annaly sells stock; the Erbey-Altisource-PIMCO connection; commercial MBS at risk with potential bankruptcy of Regal Cinemas owner. Read More

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