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SFA CEO Michael Bright Testifies Before the House Financial Services Committee
On February 11, 2026, Michael Bright was a panelist in a congressional hearing entitled “Homeownership and the Role of the Secondary Mortgage Market.”
A Stronger Framework for European Securitization Will Support Growth for All
In his latest blog post, SFA CEO Michael Bright encourages EU and UK policy makers to simplify and modernize their securitization regulations to unlock capital for businesses and families and spur economic growth.
SFA Conflict of Interest Resource Hub
Our SFA Conflict of Interest Resource Hub aggregates key materials to keep you informed on this critical issue, along with insights from our members to provide diverse perspectives and valuable commentary.
Upcoming Events
SFCanada 2026
SFA Research Symposium 2026
WiS Year-End Event 2026
SFAcademy: The Bootcamp Series
The Structured Finance Association (SFA) has launched a new structured finance education program, the SFAcademy. Every other week, new content will be added to our inaugural Bootcamp Series.
Our Modules are designed to introduce the fundamentals of securitization and various securitized asset classes through accessible explanations and real-life examples to practitioners of all levels.
Research Corner
SFA Research Corner: Executive Order Meets the SFR RMBS Maturity Wall
February 5, 2026
A new executive order on institutional SFR ownership arrives just as the SFR RMBS market approaches a major maturity wall. While the policy does not directly restrict securitization, heightened review and uncertainty could influence refinancing conditions for a market facing $16 billion of bond maturities in 2026 alone.
SFA News
No Extra Capital Charges on Tokenized Securities
On Thursday, the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued guidance clarifying that banks will not have…
U.S. Senate Housing Provision Requires Large Investors to Sell
The latest bipartisan effort to increase affordability in the housing market includes a requirement for large single-family institutional investors to sell newly built homes within…
UK Based Mortgage Provider Collapses Amid Fraud Allegations
Market Financial Solutions (MFS), a London-based mortgage finance provider, entered administration on February 25 following a series of serious fraud and mismanagement allegations. Court filings…
Existing Home Sales Increase in United States
The sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose in February by 1.7% according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), as easing mortgage…
SBA Eligibility Rules Expected to Increase Nonbank Lending
New Small Business Administration rules took effect on March 1, allowing only businesses that are 100% owned by U.S. citizens to access loans, building upon current restrictions…
