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02/01/2012

Past Issues

Editor's Letter

Private Label RMBS: Still Waiting for the Comeback

There were 5,119 registrants at ASF 2012 - an impressive show of strength considering the issuance tally for certain market segments.

Column

Implications of a Principal Reduction Program

The notion of widespread principal reduction for underwater borrowers has gained new currency since the beginning of the year.

ABS

Monolines Argue from a Different Legal POV

Monolines that have brought MBS lawsuits to court have used the same facts that class actions and put-back claims have made.

Opt Out of the Throng

If you are in a class action and someone is representing you, you have the right to "opt out" and bring your own action.

A Questionable Win

It may be too early to declare who the winner is, but BofA's willingness to settle the $8.5 billion Countrywide suit hints at how big the litigation problem might be for mortgage originators.

Consumer Focus at ASF 2012

There was much focus on the U.S. consumer at ASF 2012 held in Las Vegas.

The Market Repeats Itself

Panelists discussed similar housing themes to those that were covered in 2011 at the ASF 2012 Future of U.S. Mortgage Finance panel.

FDIC Assessment Rule May Add to Bank ABS Woes

Banks may soon have to pay higher deposit insurance assessment fees relative to the riskiness of the ABS they hold on their books.

The Different Degrees of Put-Back Litigation

Put-back litigation continues to be a fight for information.

RMBS Deals Reveal Investor Enthusiasm

The Maiden Lane and Sequoia transactions indicate significant demand for bonds at nearly opposite ends of the RMBS market.

It's Not Just About the U.S.

Although ASF conferences are usually more U.S.-centric, this year's ASF 2012 had more of a global focus.

MBS

State of the Union Address Brings Back Refi.gov Jitters

President Obama stated that he was sending to Congress a plan that gives responsible homeowners the chance to refinance into historically low rates.

Global

Continued Ratings Volatility for Eurozone Retained Deals

In January, Fitch Ratings put out a report that highlighted ratings volatility in securitizations that are retained by European originators, primarily to use as collateral for funding with the ECB.

ABS Totals

ABS Totals

View year-to-date 2011 ABS issuance totals for ABS, MBS and CMBS.

ABS Manager Rankings

ABS Manager Rankings

View the year-to-date manager rankings for the different ABS sectors, including real estate, credit cards and autos.

Scorecards

Scorecards

View the Scorecard deals featured in ASR's Scorecard database that priced in the last two weeks.

Mortgage Refi Data

Mortgage Refi Data

See results from the Mortgage Bankers Association's Refinance and Purchase Indexes as well as the weekly mortgage rates surveyed by Freddie Mac.