Legal experts say it is now more likely that the Supreme Court will strike down the single-director governance framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s regulator.
July 2
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The agency has proposed letting firms seek specific guidance, which can be applied to other institutions. But consumer groups worry the plan circumvents formal rulemaking.July 1
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The collateral in the $338 million also includes a large subset of mortgages (45% of the pool) that are considered "dirty current" loans with recent delinquent status.July 1
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The U.S. economy can escape another decadelong slog back to health if strong public measures or a vaccine curb virus surges, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said.July 1
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In a letter to Director Mark Calabria, 17 organizations requested an additional 60 days to weigh in on the proposal meant to strengthen Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's balance sheets post-conservatorship.July 1
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Lenders and servicers' biggest pandemic challenges revolve around clarity for loan eligibility and understanding options for their borrowers once the forbearance period ends.July 1
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The investment manager has completed phase one of a pilot instituted with tech firm Symbiont, seeking to prove the potential for launching—and closing—asset-backed securities deals via distributed ledgers.June 30
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Chris Dodd and Barney Frank said the legislation — nearing its 10th anniversary — put banks in position to be a stabilizing force during the coronavirus crisis.June 30
Data and Tools
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Directory of more than 10,000 asset-backed securities, including consumer loans, residential and commercial mortgages, CLOs, and esoteric assets.
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Underwriting league tables of asset-backed securities through June 25, 2020June 29
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Issuance volume of asset-backed securities for the year through June 25, 2020June 29
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Underwriting league tables of asset-backed securities through June 18, 2020June 19
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Nonbank servicers have been seeking more sources of cash since the coronavirus disrupted markets and elevated forbearance rates. These are some strategies they may be able to use.
June 26
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index hasn't yet reflected the impact of the coronavirus, but an independent market maker has some thoughts on how it might.
April 30
From product-specific variations in refinancing rates to pockets of depreciation in an otherwise healthy market, here are some details in housing-related data that highlight important underlying trends in the mortgage business.
November 27
The mortgage industry will be looking for answers when Treasury and HUD unveil reports on housing finance reform, but the Trump administration’s plans could also raise a whole new host of questions.
August 29