SFA and other trade groups are seeking major changes to the re-proposed bank capital requirements. MBA raised concerns that non-agency MBS would receive more favorable capital treatment than GSE MBS.

Fitch surged past Kroll to start 2026 as the top rating service in the non-agency MBS market. The company also extended its lead as the top ABS rating service. (Includes two data tables.)

A number of nonbanks involved in the ABS market have opted for bank charters in recent years. The capital requirements and oversight that come with that status will benefit nonbank ABS, Moody’s said.