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Dedicated to helping the economy grow by safely enabling greater credit access to industry, consumers and investors.
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
SFA Research Symposium 2026
WiS Year-End Event 2026
SFVegas® 2027 – Engage | Learn | Connect
SFVegas® 2028 – Engage | Learn | Connect
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: How Capital Rules Shape Securitization
April 2, 2026
Capital rules play a central role in how credit is created, distributed, and funded. In this piece, we explore how recent Basel III revisions and NAIC RBC developments are shaping securitization—affecting both bank origination decisions and insurer demand. The takeaway: capital rules don’t just measure risk—they shape what gets financed and where liquidity ultimately flows.
SFA News
SFA Response to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Consultative Note on the Implications of Changes to GSE Ownership Structure
On Thursday, April 30, the Structured Finance Association (SFA) submitted a comment letter to the Treasury Market Practices Group (TMPG) of the Federal Reserve Bank…
AI Meets Securitization: From Data to Deal Structuring
Dallin Merrill, SFA’s Head of Policy, and Suhrud Dagli, CTO and Co-founder of RiskSpan, discuss how AI is being applied across securitization—from data management and…
What Really Drives Mortgage Rates? | Michael Bright with Ron Sion
In the latest Bright Ideas podcast, Michael Bright and veteran MBS investor Ron Sion break down what actually drives mortgage rates. Key takeaways: Mortgage rates…
Spring Homebuying Season Begins with Uneven Thawing
U.S. housing affordability has improved year over year across all 50 major markets, with buying power rising 10% nationally as the spring buying season begins….
March Job Gains Stronger Than Expected
According to the April 3 US jobs report, job growth rebounded in March with 178,000 new jobs added and the unemployment rate holding at 4.3%,…
