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December 12, 2024

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REITs Boost MBS Holdings in 3Q24, Outlook Positive

Most REITs reported substantial increases in their agency MBS holdings during the third quarter, although a few firms pulled back. Non-agency MBS were up slightly; MSR declined. Read More

ABS and MBS Ratings Races Tighten in Third Quarter

S&P remained the top provider of ABS ratings at the nine-month mark despite a 24% drop in the third quarter, while Fitch held its lead rating residential MBS. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

SFA Releases Data Tape for Prime Non-Agency MBS

The data tape is designed to replace the data tape established by the American Securitization Forum in 2009, providing more standardization to the prime non-agency MBS market. Read More

MBA Calls for Creation of Ginnie EBO Securitization

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the new early-buyout securitization would provide issuers more liquidity in times of stress. Read More

FSOC Suggests Loss Risk Limited for AAA CMBS

A AAA-rated tranche of a commercial MBS issued after 2010 suffered losses recently, a first for the market. The Financial Stability Oversight Council said such losses are not likely to be widespread. Read More

As Interest Rates Rise, MBS Trades Slip

At yearend, traders and lenders are trying to get a handle on the direction of interest rates, with geopolitical events potentially playing a larger role than originally thought. Read More

Loan for ABS East Event Venue Packaged in CMBS

A loan for the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Resort will back a $975.0 million commercial MBS. The venue hosts the ABS East conference and is adding to its convention space. Read More

Banks Eye Asset-Backed Finance Partnerships

Officials at Rithm Capital believe that regulatory uncertainty will lead banks to sell more assets through asset-based finance structures, turning to asset managers like Rithm. Read More

Grapevine: Bank Sells MBS at a Loss; Chase Pivots With MBS

Associated Banc-Corp will take a loss in the fourth quarter; Chase packages seasoned jumbos in non-agency MBS; Octane Lending expands ABS issuance; another whole-business ABS from Jersey Mike’s. Read More

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