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Inside MBS & ABS

September 25, 2025

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Banks, Money Funds and Life Insurers Add MBS

Non-agency MBS was the fastest-growing niche in residential securities during the second quarter as outstanding volume reached its highest level since 2017. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Radian to Sell its Mortgage Conduit

The non-agency conduit owned by Radian is for sale. The entity started issuing MBS about a year ago and stood out among competing providers of private mortgage insurance. Read More

Non-Agency MBS Issuers Open to Reg AB2 Reforms

Revisions to disclosure requirements could prompt the issuance of publicly-registered non-agency MBS, which could eventually lead to additional demand from investors. Read More

Figure Eyes Broader Market for Loan Registry

Figure has big plans for its loan registry, positioning it as a competition to MERS. To this point, though, Figure’s blockchain-powered DART registry has been used only in its internal platform. Read More

Securitization Rate for Residential Mortgages Down in 2Q

The securitization rate for residential mortgages came down after reaching an elevated level in the first quarter of 2025. The rate declined for both GSE-eligible mortgages and non-agency loans during the second quarter. (Includes data table.) Read More

PIMCO Proposes Fed Reinvest in Mortgage Market

The Federal Reserve could lower mortgage rates more effectively by reinvesting its balance sheet runoff in agency MBS, according to a new proposal from Pacific Investment Management Company. Read More

MBS Trades Increase Somewhat in August, Spreads Narrow

Daily trades in agency MBS aren’t at bragging levels, but there is one positive: Spreads are narrowing. Read More

World Bank Issues Inaugural CLO

The $510 million deal received a AAA rating from Moody’s Ratings. Read More

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