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MBS

Prepay and Supply Risks Remain Limited

While refinancing activity has been more responsive in recent weeks, successive percentage gains have been lower.

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.

Home Prices and Mortgage Performance

While it isn't news that home prices impact the prepayment and credit performance of mortgage loans, it is useful to review lessons of the past few years.

Covered Bonds vs. ABS: Is This a Valid Rivalry?

Market experts said that the ABS and covered bond markets could definitely co-exist.

CMBS Buyers Find Value Despite Looming Defaults

The old adage of one man's junk is another's treasure could be the best way to describe the situation that is creating a schism in CMBS land today.

Golden Opportunities in the Midst of Turmoil

There are certain areas of the securitization market that present opportunities for investors.

MBS Supply and Prepayment Risks Currently Limited

Mortgage prices across most of the stack are sitting at record highs, while mortgage rates are near record lows.

Basel Committee Delays Implementing New ABS Guidelines

Last June the Basel Committee released the calendar for implementing adjustments to the Basel II market risk framework.

BofA Merril Tops Public 1H Rankings

Bank of America Merrill Lynch managed to claim the top lead manager position with a market share of 17% and $4.4 billion in issuance.

The Failure of Market Forces in the Non-Agency MBS Market

While the process of securitizing financial assets worked well for decades, the market forces that traditionally protected investors gradually failed between 2004 and 2007.

SiLAS 2010: Looking Back and Working Out the Kinks

SiLAS 2010: Looking Back and Working Out the Kinks