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July 20, 2023

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Non-Agency MBS Falters in 2Q23 Despite Rally in Alt A

After a brief rebound in the first quarter, issuance of non-agency MBS declined in the most recent three-month period despite a tiny increase in prime deals. Read More

SFA Seeks to Reshape SEC Proposal on Conflicts of Interest

Industry participants continue to try to influence the Securities and Exchange Commission on a proposed rule addressing conflicts of interest in the securitization market. Read More

Market Quickly Absorbing MBS Held by Failed Banks

Despite early fears that the MBS portfolios of the now-defunct Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank would be a hard sell, the market has responded favorably to sales of the securities. Read More

Trade Groups Fume Over NAIC Designation Proposal

Securities and insurance trade groups are concerned about a proposed update to standards from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which has oversight of MBS and ABS investments. Read More

MBS Trading Picks Up a Head of Steam

MBS trading increased in June. That’s the good news. But for trading to really take off, the Fed needs to cut rates, an unlikely prospect until next year. Read More

CHLA Posits Ginnie Mae Cash Window

The Community Home Lenders of America is pushing for Congress to create a cash window for deliveries to Ginnie Mae. Former Ginnie President Ted Tozer noted the agency’s charter doesn’t allow it to operate a cash window. Read More

Securitizations of Fine Art, Collectibles Could See Ratings

DBRS issued a new methodology to assess ABS issuance of loans tied to fine art and collectibles. There’s a growing interest in fine art lending among borrowers, lenders and potentially ABS investors. Read More

Co-Issuance Offers Lenders Options for MSRs

MCT and Mr. Cooper teamed up on a white paper explaining the nuances of co-issue MSR sales. Read More

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