March 26, 2026By Dennis HollierGSE Pilots MBS Sale With VantageScoreOne of the GSEs has quietly issued an MBS comprised of loans underwritten using VantageScore 4.0.
October 16, 2025By Brandon IveyAgency MBS Investors Brace for Higher Prepayment RatesThe 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.
May 15, 2025By Dennis HollierGreen and Social Bonds in the Trump EraIt’s not clear how the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s decision to cut the DEI and ESG programs at the GSEs will impact MBS issuance.