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Inside MBS & ABS

May 29, 2025

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Bank ABS Holdings Down in 1Q25 Despite Issuance Boom

Auto ABS was the one sector that sparked some interest among banks as the industry upped its stake in the market by 5%. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Trump Promises Implicit Guarantee for GSE MBS

President Trump attempted to mollify concerns about the post-conservatorship guarantee of GSE MBS, but questions remain about the regulatory treatment of those securities and the TBA market. Read More

Second-Level MBS Issuance Slows in 1Q, CMOs Rise

Fannie Supers issuance was up sharply in the first quarter as the Fed finished restructuring its Fannie portfolio. Ginnie led the increase in agency REMIC production. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

SEC Quickly Grants Relief on Conflicts of Interest

The SEC provides some relief to the ABS market from enforcement under Rule 192. Read More

Insurance Companies Picking Up Some Slack in Agency MBS

The Fed is allowing its holdings of agency MBS to run off and many other big players in the MBS market appear to be close to tapped out. Read More

MBS Trading Slows in April

MBS trades slipped in April as markets digested the latest tariff and budget machinations of the Trump administration. MBS prices are going nowhere but MSR values continue to increase. Read More

Agora Data Issues Its First Auto ABS

The Texas-based finance company’s $112.1 million nonprime auto ABS received an A- rating. Read More

Differences in Private Ratings Prompt Dispute

Rating services disagree over the validity of a National Association of Insurance Commissioners report that highlighted differences in private ratings based on the size of the ratings provider. Read More

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