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Inside MBS & ABS

November 27, 2024

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Banks Yawn at ABS Market; Portfolios Decline in 3Q24

New ABS issuance is about to set a new annual record in 2024, but banks remain largely disinterested in the sector. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Bank CLO Holdings Fade Despite Heavy 2024 Issuance

With record levels of new CLO coming to market over the past six months, commercial banks have stayed on the sidelines, allowing their CLO portfolios to slowly decline. (Includes data table.) Read More

Annaly Bullish on Agency MBS in 2025

The real estate investment trust sees positives in agency MBS despite concerns around the future of the GSEs. Read More

Radian Weighs Its Options in the MBS Game

Radian’s foray into the securitization business is more than just a passing fancy. The mortgage insurance company is considering branching out beyond prime jumbos. Read More

Ginnie Finalizes Term Sheet for HMBS 2.0

The new pooling option aims to provide some relief for servicers of reverse mortgages. Read More

Uncertain Outlook for Ginnie Capital Rule Under Trump

At the end of the year, nonbanks will be required to meet new risk-based capital requirements at Ginnie Mae. There’s some speculation that the Trump administration could reverse the rule. Read More

Changes to Multifamily MBS Support Municipal Bond Investors

New capabilities added to Freddie Mac’s basic ML-deal will allow corporate CUSIPs to be converted to municipal CUSIPs without impacting the tax-exempt status of the securities. Read More

Insurance Company Demand Likely to Boost ABS Issuance

Kroll Bond Rating Agency believes the ABS sector has a variety of tailwinds, including insurance company demand, that should boost issuance in 2025. Read More

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