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      <title>Structured Finance Market Keeps Momentum Going</title>
      <author>jbancroft@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[The residential MBS market could see slumping production as interest rates climb and the housing market softens. Non-mortgage ABS issuance started the year strong, while CMBS production declined. (Includes three data tables.)]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Double Pledging Remains Major Concern for ABS Investors</title>
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        <![CDATA[Originator collateral misrepresentation and servicer reporting fraud also received a notable portion of votes for the most concerning schemes in a new survey from the Structured Finance Association.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:21:16 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Egan-Jones Ratings Faces SEC Scrutiny on Expansion</title>
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        <![CDATA[The SEC is seeking more information from Egan-Jones Ratings on its application for authority to rate ABS and government securities.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237157</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:12:29 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>CMBS Market Sees Potential Increase in Rating Shopping</title>
      <author>sclark@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Ratings from a single firm are increasingly common for single-asset/single-borrower commercial MBS, a sign of potential rating shopping.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:56:22 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Unison Plots Growth With HEI Securitization</title>
      <author>jdohnert@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[The company recently closed its first rated securitization of the year backed by home equity investments.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237057</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:55:24 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/237057-unison-plots-growth-of-securitization-platform</link>
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      <title>Auto ABS Delinquencies Expected to Rise, Particularly Subprime</title>
      <author>jdohnert@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Delinquencies on auto loan ABS are increasing, with additional hikes expected, particularly for subprime deals.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236984</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:05:01 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>S&amp;P Seeing Interest From Issuers for Bitcoin-Loan ABS</title>
      <author>bivey@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[S&P has seen several proposals for ABS similar to the $188 million deal Ledn issued in February tied to loans secured by bitcoin holdings.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236991</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:04:03 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236991-s-and-p-seeing-interest-from-issuers-for-bitcoin-loan-abs</link>
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      <title>Grapevine: SEC Rule 15c2-11 Proposal; SFR Securitization</title>
      <author>bivey@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[SEC proposes to exempt MBS, ABS from Rule 15c2-11; Amherst offering single-family rental securitization; Morningstar offers “bring your own loan” rating analysis; subprime MBS from 1999 downgraded.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:05 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236983-grapevine-sec-proposal-on-rule-15c2-11-sfr-securitization-marketing</link>
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      <title>Bank ABS Holdings Edge Higher in Fourth Quarter</title>
      <author>jbancroft@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[The two largest bank ABS investors, TD Bank and Bank of America, accounted for virtually all of the industry’s fourth-quarter growth in non-mortgage ABS. (Includes two data tables.)]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236895-bank-abs-holdings-edge-higher-in-fourth-quarter</link>
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      <title>Demand for Home Equity Securitizations Rising</title>
      <author>jdohnert@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Investors are showing increased interest in securitizations of traditional home equity loans and home equity investments.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:35:39 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Tricolor ABS Investors Sue Warehouse Lenders, Underwriters</title>
      <author>sclark@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[The investors claim the warehouse lenders and underwriters were aware of fraud at Tricolor, but ignored the warnings.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236907</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:30:42 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236907-tricolor-abs-investors-sue-warehouse-lenders-underwriters</link>
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      <title>Music ABS Issued in 2024 on Watch for Downgrade</title>
      <author>ewilley@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Kroll Bond Ratings Agency placed a 2024 transaction issued by Kobalt Music on watch for a potential downgrade because of the flagging performance of the underlying assets.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:28:49 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236918-somebodys-watching-music-abs</link>
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      <title>Morgan Stanley Issues Revolving Private Securitization</title>
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        <![CDATA[Ken Michlitsch, managing director of the alternative lending group at Morgan Stanley, said the ABS structure was designed to address the needs of both insurance clients and asset managers.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236853</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:43:01 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236853-morgan-stanley-issues-consumer-personal-loan-backed-abs</link>
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      <title>Fraud Concerns in ABS and MBS Markets Dissipate</title>
      <author>jdohnert@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Despite some concerns tied to fraud and performance, investors are optimistic that issuance volume will increase this year.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:47:47 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Saluda Grade Charts Expansion Beyond Residential Assets</title>
      <author>jdohnert@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Saluda Grade has appointed a new co-chief investment officer to navigate its expansion into new investments in non-residential assets.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236750</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:43:55 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236750-saluda-grade-charts-expansion-in-abf</link>
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      <title>Grapevine: Ledn Issues Bitcoin-Loan ABS; Fire at SFVegas Venue</title>
      <author>jdohnert@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Ledn issues ABS backed by Bitcoin loans; fire at SFVegas prompts shift in exhibit hall; banks seek enhanced capital relief for CRTs; Fitch launches group for private ratings; Upstart sells auto loans to Bayview.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:39:04 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236792-grapevine-ledn-issues-bitcoin-loan-abs-fire-in-exhibit-hall-at-sfvegas</link>
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      <title>SFA Launches Fraud Mitigation Task Force</title>
      <author>jdohnert@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Recent cases involving subprime auto lender Tricolor and auto parts manufacturer First Brands prompted the initiative.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236717</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:52:50 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236717-sfa-launches-fraud-mitigation-taskforce</link>
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      <title>Robust Servicing Practices Protect ABS Amid Risk</title>
      <author>sclark@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Moody’s advised consumer ABS issuers to implement backup servicers and strong custodial arrangements to mitigate risks.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236718</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:50:54 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Ledn Offers Bitcoin Loan Securitization, a First</title>
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        <![CDATA[The ABS is backed by 5,441 fixed-rate balloon loans tied to bitcoin holdings. The loans have an outstanding balance of $199.1 million. There are concerns about rising LTV ratios as the value of bitcoin drops.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:36:39 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236666-ledn-offers-bitcoin-loan-securitization-a-first</link>
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      <title>Sotheby’s Financial Upsizes ABS Deal to $900 Million</title>
      <author>nbhatia@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[The securitization backed by loans for fine art and collectible cars was originally planned for $600 million.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236591</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:08:38 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Uniti Enters Residential Fiber ABS Market</title>
      <author>ewilley@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Uniti Group expanded its involvement in the ABS market with its first transaction backed by residential fiber network assets.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236606</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:06:42 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236606-uniti-enters-residential-fiber-abs-market</link>
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      <title>ABS Issuance Hits Record in 2025 Despite Late Decline</title>
      <author>jbancroft@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Car manufacturers accounted for about half of the record $165 billion of vehicle ABS issued last year. The share of nonprime loans to car buyers was up slightly from 2024. (Includes three data tables.)]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236446</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236446-abs-issuance-hits-record-in-2025-despite-late-decline</link>
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      <title>Auto ABS Issuance Off to Quick Start in 2026</title>
      <author>bivey@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Some 20 auto ABS have hit the market thus far in January, continuing momentum from a strong 2025. Meanwhile, the outlook for collateral performance is negative, though credit ratings are expected to hold.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:55:48 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236435-auto-abs-issuance-off-to-quick-start-in-2026</link>
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      <title>SFA Asks CFPB for Exclusion in Larger Participant Rule</title>
      <author>sclark@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[The trade association asked the CFPB to exclude asset-backed financing transactions from its rule defining larger participants in the auto loan market, regardless of if they are securities or lending transactions.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:54:50 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236449-sfa-asks-cfpb-to-exclude</link>
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      <title>Hooters Whole-Business Deal Cancelled in Bankruptcy</title>
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        <![CDATA[In a first-of-its kind ruling, a bankruptcy court ordered a 2021 whole-business securitization from Hooters Restaurant Group to be cancelled and essentially re-issued.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236454</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:41:56 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236454-hooters-whole-business-deal-cancelled-in-bankruptcy</link>
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      <title>Third-Party Arrangements Bring Uncertainty for Consumer ABS</title>
      <author>jdohnert@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[“True lender” risk and legal scrutiny are a growing concern for issuers of consumer loan ABS.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236464</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:39:59 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236464-third-party-loan-originations-bring-legal-uncertainty-for-consumer-loan-abs</link>
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      <title>Grapevine: Bank Shifting Loan Holdings to MBS; Solar ABS Update</title>
      <author>bivey@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[WaFd Bank replacing whole-loan holdings with MBS; solar ABS on downgrade watch; dv01 expands into credit card ABS.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236452</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:38:03 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236452-grapevine-bank-shifting-loan-holdings-to-mbs-solar-abs-under-pressure</link>
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      <title>Credit Card Rate Cap Would Negatively Impact ABS Market</title>
      <author>jdohnert@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[Rating services caution that President Trump’s proposed one-year credit card rate cap would negatively impact card issuers and ABS issuance.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236413</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:11:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236413-credit-card-rate-cap-would-negatively-impact-abs-market</link>
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      <title>KBRA Sets Data Center Rating Criteria</title>
      <author>jdohnert@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[KBRA introduced a new ABS rating methodology for data centers and Fitch updated its ratings criteria for equipment lease and loan ABS.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236407</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:08:35 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/236407-changes-to-rating-methodologies-shake-up-abs-sector</link>
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      <title>Grapevine: SFA Names New Advocacy Director; Ginnie MBS Change</title>
      <author>bivey@imfpubs.com</author>
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        <![CDATA[SFA’s new director of advocacy comes from CSBS; Ginnie adjusts platinum MBS pooling; earnings per share at Orchid Island Capital up in fourth quarter; Setpoint to acquire due diligence provider.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:07:37 -0500</pubDate>
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