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SFA Board of Directors & Committee Co-Chair Nominations Now Open
The Structured Finance Association (SFA) is now accepting Board of Directors and Committee Co-Chair nominations for the upcoming 2025 term. These leadership roles are critical to advancing SFA’s mission of supporting the structured finance market and promoting responsible credit growth and economic development.
All nominations will be reviewed by SFA’s Nominating Committee, which will make recommendations to the current Board for the election of 2025 Directors and Committee Co-Chairs.
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 Webinar: Diversification and Discovery: A Look at Esoteric ABS
SFA RMBS Symposium 2025
WiS Fall Diamond Workshop
SFAcademy: The Bootcamp Series
SFAcademy is an educational program for professionals in structured finance. Through the Bootcamp Series, members can explore the essentials of securitization and asset classes with real-life examples, delivered in accessible, bi-weekly sessions.
Research Corner
SFA Research Corner: Smoothing the Lumps: How Collateralized Fund Obligations Turn Illiquid Assets Into Private Market Access
June 12, 2025
In today’s evolving capital markets, Collateralized Fund Obligations (CFOs) are gaining renewed attention as a way to expand access to private credit. By applying securitization techniques—such as tranching, credit enhancement, and liquidity support—CFOs offer a framework for managing the irregular cash flows typical of private funds. As institutional interest grows and NAIC guidance continues toContinue reading “Homepage”
SFA News
WSJ: Home Prices Fall Below Previous Purchasing Price
Some homeowners in pandemic boomtowns are finding themselves ‘underwater’ according to the Wall Street Journal, as the value of their homes fall below the original purchase…
Home Affordability Remains Slightly Out of Reach for U.S. Borrowers
The housing market is experiencing some reprieve as the housing supply increases, with existing home sales increasing 0.8% in May. However, high prices and high interest…
New Credit Score Models Will Reflect BNPL Activity
FICO, after conducting a study with Affirm, intends to launch FICO Score 10 BNPL and FICO Score 10 T BNPL this Fall, a credit scoring model for Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) activity….
Chair Powell Testifies Before Congress
On June 24 and 25, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee. In both hearings,…
Fed Keeps Target Rate at Previous Levels
On June 18, the Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate in the 4.25 to 4.50 percent range. The Federal Reserve’s post-meeting statement mentioned that,…