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October 16, 2025

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Cars, Students and Businesses Push ABS to Record Issuance

The securitization of vehicle loans and financing for a range of businesses powered an all-time record of $107.7 billion of ABS issuance during the third quarter. Carmakers dominated the issuer ranking. (Includes three data tables.) Read More

Agency MBS Investors Brace for Higher Prepayment Rates

The prepayment rate on agency MBS hit a high for the year in September and that’s expected to be topped again in October. Analysts note that their prepayment models are off due to changes in lenders’ practices. Read More

GSEs Throttle Green Bond Issuance

Neither Fannie nor Freddie issued any green bonds in the third quarter, though social bond issuance has been relatively healthy. Read More

Arra Acquires Crescent in Subprime Auto ABS Push

The acquisition of Crescent Bank’s auto lending division brings servicing expertise to Arra Finance. Read More

New HEL Securitization Issuer; PIMCO Repackages HELOCs

Santander Bank is issuing a securitization of closed-end second liens sourced from Pennymac. Also, an affiliate of PIMCO is offering a securitization of seasoned HELOCs. Read More

Rising Property Insurance Costs Unlikely to Impact MBS Investors

Low debt-to-income ratio levels and pool diversification should protect residential MBS investors from losses due to rising premiums for property insurance, according to Moody’s Ratings. Read More

Solar ABS Market Expected to Weather Storm

The solar ABS market has received “much needed clarity” in recent months following uncertainty tied to the Trump administration, according to Bank of America Global Research. Read More

Self-Storage Facilities Performing Well in CMBS

After a few years of headwinds, performance of self-storage properties in commercial MBS looks likely to stabilize, according to KBRA. Read More

Grapevine: Fed Holds Steady on MBS; BlackRock, Hoplon Partner

Fed still working toward a Treasury-only balance sheet; BlackRock, Hoplon units partner to bring in new ABS issuers; ABS East set for record attendance; CREFC adjusts plans for DC symposium. Read More

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