Although top-ranked TD Bank trimmed its portfolio substantially, a handful of banks increased their ABS holdings in early 2023. (Includes two data charts.)
PennyMac appeared to gain the most from Wells Fargo's exit from the correspondent market during the first quarter. Slumping refinance business hit the retail channel hard. (Includes six data charts.)
The failures of SVB and Signature Bank were the major causes of another decline in aggregate bank MBS holdings, but the fair value of the industry's portfolio remains well below amortized cost. (Includes two data charts.)