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September 19, 2024

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Agency MBS Market Sets Milestone, Demand Strong

Insurance companies are making a splash in the MBS market, as a number of different investor classes are tapping the agency — and non-agency — sectors. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Bank Trading Accounts Flush With MBS, ABS

Bank holding companies reported a 13% increase in the volume of MBS and ABS held in their trading accounts during the second quarter. Most of the increase was in agency single-family MBS. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

MBS Market Digesting Fed’s 50-BP Rate Cut

In the short term, there could be some volatility in the agency MBS market as investors adjust to the Fed’s moves. Longer term, volatility is expected to recede, helping investors in agency MBS. Read More

Valverde Says Foreign Demand Remains Steady for Ginnie MBS

Foreign demand is an area of focus for Ginnie as the Federal Reserve has scaled back its purchases of agency MBS. Read More

GSE Reform Under Consideration in Trump’s Circles

In an election year, some politicians might offer the impossible — like GSE reform. Trump appears to be there. But Harris? Read More

SFA Working on Issues in Residential MBS Market

SFA restarted its RMBS Symposium event this week, with an agenda driven by issues under consideration at committees and task forces within the association. Read More

Mixed Views on MBS Impact of Capital Re-Proposal

Initial details on the planned re-proposal suggest that banks will benefit from the mortgage concessions by federal regulators. Read More

Student Loan ABS Unaffected by Navient Ban

As per a consent order with the CFPB, Navient has agreed to pay $120 million in restitution and fines and permanently exit federal student loan servicing. Read More

Fannie Updates its Green MBS Program

S&P gave the revised framework a light green rating, which signifies that it helps promote activities to avoid emissions. Read More

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