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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
SFVegas® 2026 – Engage | Learn | Connect
WiS Webinar Series: WiS @ SFVegas: Bring Your Impact Plan to Life
WiS Week 2026
SFCanada 2026
SFVegas 2026
SFAcademy Screening Room
Join us in the Screening Room, at SFVegas, for a curated lineup of SFAcademy sessions, designed to build foundational knowledge across structured finance, securitization, and asset-backed markets. Screenings run throughout the conference and are open to all attendees—drop in for one session or stay for the full block.
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
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.” https://youtu.be/HH9L–BLuWE
Pricing Risk: The Credit Score Effect
In the latest episode of SFA’s Bright Ideas Podcast, Dallin Merrill, Head of Policy at SFA, sits down with Devin Norales, Head of Mortgage and…
CLO Issuance and the Use of Captive Equity Funds Increase
According to Bloomberg, CLO issuance has hit record levels, largely due to the increased use of captive equity funds (investment funds that are fully controlled…
U.S. Job Growth Shows Largest Increase in Over a Year
Based on a February 11 release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Wall Street Journal reports the strongest job growth since December 2024 with 130,000 jobs added…
FHFA Looks to Repeal Fair Lending Rule
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is continuing with its proposed repeal of the Biden Administration’s Fair Lending, Fair Housing and Equitable Housing Finance Plans regulations. This…
