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May 12, 2017

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Commercial MBS Issuance Takes a Tumble in Early 2017

Some of the slowdown in non-agency CMBS is likely due to lingering uncertainty about risk-retention requirements, which took effect at the end of 2016. Read More

Fannie and Freddie Outline Plan to Make CRTs More Attractive to REITs

“Our assessment indicates that this change would not impact the MBS markets,” Fannie Mae said. Read More

Prestwick Selling $1 Billion MSR Package Tied to Fannie Mae Loans

The MSR package is top-heavy in Massachusetts receivables at 94 percent… Read More

Investors Salivate at the Largest Nonprime MBS Since the Financial Crisis

The Lone Star MBS received AAA ratings with credit enhancement of 34.10 percent on the senior tranche. Read More

What We’re Hearing: Mel Watt: Not on My Watch / Sen. Corker’s $10B Experiment with the People’s Money / Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Arrogant? / Will Pershing Square and Fairholme Win the Bet? / Wells Fargo Readies Jumbo MBS / Ocwen Needs More Time

Several trade groups, investors and analysts quickly issued their take on Watt’s comments, but there were some notables missing in action: Pershing Square and Fairholme. Read More