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TIAA-CREF Unit to Invest in MBS

TIAA-CREF said yesterday that its savings bank subsidiary can now expand its banking services, including orinating mortgages and investing in MBS.

FHA OK on Conventional Refis, But Raises CLTVs on FHA Product

The FHA is opening the door for conventional borrowers with negative equity to refinance into government insured loans.

Fed to Reinvest MBS and Agency Debt Principal Payments

The Federal Reserve will be reinvesting principal payments from agency MBS and agency debt into longer-term Treasury securities.

CMBS Market Coming Back to Life, S&P Says

S&P has stated that after nine months and five new transactions, the CMBS market seems to be “slowly coming back to life.”

Vornado and Goldman Add to Active CMBS Market

Vornado has issued a $660 million CMBS deal.

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A Long Hot Summer

The rating agency liability issue alone is likely to mire the market for some time.

Is a Govt.-Sponsored Refi Event a Slam Dunk or Not?

The catalyst appears to have been a report issued on Tuesday last week from Morgan Stanley economists.

Strong Technicals as MBS Supply Remains Limited

MBS analysts across the Street are still expecting limited supply in the near term.

Fannie Chief Says GSE Getting Ready for Housing Revamp

Fannie Mae President Michael Williams said the GSE is preparing for an expected overhaul of the U.S. housing system.

Rating Agencies Start New Research Units

The top three ratings agencies are seeking to regain credibility by tailoring their research efforts to better meet investor needs.

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