Fannie and Freddie have upped their retained MBS holdings significantly in recent months, as have the Federal Home Loan Banks. Analysts expect money managers and insurance firms to remain key investors. (Includes two data tables.)

Issuers will be required to report the removal of single-family loans from Ginnie MBS one business day following the liquidation, bringing reporting requirements in line with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

RiskSpan is piloting a platform that would provide the FHLBanks much more precise and timely views into the status and quality of the mortgage loans pledged against their advances.