ABS participants saw markets freeze and were bracing for
worse when federal aid provide a short-term respite. The question now:
How much trust can anyone put in the medium-term and beyond?
April 3
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There’s no reason to punish companies for failing to see a history-changing, once-in-a-century pandemic, or anticipate the shutdowns that would result.April 6
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Mortgage lenders are preparing for the biggest wave of delinquencies in history. If the plan to buy time works, they may avert an even worse crisis: Mass foreclosures and mortgage market mayhem.April 2
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The agencies will give the industry another month to submit feedback on the so-called covered fund portion of the rule "in light of potential disruptions resulting from the coronavirus.”April 2
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For years, regulators have tried to make the financial system safer by blocking banks from taking on the extreme leverage that almost toppled the industry in 2008. Turns out, the risks just moved.April 2
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Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc is pressing ahead with its restructuring plan, trimming its securitized credit team in London even as many of its peers halt job cuts amid the chaos caused by the coronavirus outbreak.April 2
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The change — effective immediately — will reduce capital demands by about 2% overall, the Fed estimated, and will be open for a 45-day comment period.April 2
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If Capitol Hill plans another round of stimulus, Democrats could have more leverage to demand steps such as suspending overdraft fees or placing a temporary cap on consumer lending rates.April 1
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 April 2, 2020April 3
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Issuance volume of asset-backed securities for the year through April 2, 2020April 3
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Underwriting league tables of asset-backed securities through March 26, 2020March 27
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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
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August 8
The mortgage industry was caught off guard by regulators’ decision to cease special treatment for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in complying with underwriting rules. But how big of an impact will the new policy have?
July 28