Freddie Mac has announced the pricing of its second Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust (SCRT) offering of 2022 —a securitization of approximately $536 million including both guaranteed senior and non-guaranteed subordinate securities backed by a pool of seasoned re-performing loans ...
Read More »Ginnie Mae Seeking Feedback on Manufactured Housing Program
As a means to increase the nation’s supply of affordable housing, Ginnie Mae is seeking public comment on how its Manufactured Housing Program could boost inventory.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Introduces New Payment Reduction Options
Through a new pool type, Ginnie Mae deepens its commitment to a balanced and equitable housing finance system.
Read More »The Asset Generating Power of SFR
Redwood closed its first securitization backed by single-family rentals after acquiring CoreVest. Here’s what the transaction could mean for the company.
Read More »Better Data, Stronger Performance
Based on surveys of servicer needs, here’s how Freddie Mac is working with its industry partners to improve processes and better server American homeowners. Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »Exercising Caution in Property Preservation
An expert gives examples of vacant property laws in Illinois while providing insights into why it is important for servicers to approach such real estate with prudence.
Read More »The State of SFR Investments
A new report takes a look at the performance of single-family rental securitizations. Click through to learn which metros saw high rent growth for SFR securitized properties and where it lagged.
Read More »Crapo’s 5-Point Plan for Housing Finance Reform
Senate Banking Committee Chair Sen. Mike Crapo released an outline to “expeditiously fix our flawed housing finance system.” Click through to learn what his plan entails.
Read More »Securitization of Reperforming Loans Gives Fannie Mae Options
Fannie Mae has announced that later this year it will begin securitizing reperforming loans. What are the potential benefits of this move?
Read More »Is Securitization All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
Mark Calabria of the Cato Institute lays out his plan for repairing the broken mortgage finance system in an essay published by the Urban Institute.
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