Structured Finance
Association
Dedicated to helping the economy grow by safely enabling greater credit access to industry, consumers and investors.
SFA Welcomes New Board of Directors
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: Influence: Mobilize Allies
SFA Membership Webinar: How to Successfully Navigate SFVegas 2026
WiS Webinar Series: WiS @ SFVegas: Bring Your Impact Plan to Life
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’s Research Corner: Bank Lending, NBFIs, and the Changing Architecture of Credit
December 11, 2025
We discuss how banks and NBFIs have become more closely linked through credit lines, warehouse financing, and other market-based structures. Drawing on new Fed research and bank-level data, we highlight how key lending and funding activities have shifted toward nonbanks and what this means for the future architecture of U.S. credit markets.
SFA News
U.S. Condo Market Faces Biggest Annual Price Decline Since 2012
U.S. condo prices have faced their largest annual price drop since 2012 – with prices falling 1.9% from the previous year in September and October,…
FT: Investors Hedge Against Risks in the U.S. Tech and AI Sectors
According to the Financial Times, Portfolio managers are preparing for a bumpy ride in the U.S. tech sector. Some large asset management firms have started to…
Trump Moves to Ban Institutional Investors from Purchasing Single-Family Homes
On January 7, President Donald Trump announced plans to bar Wall Street from investing in U.S. single family homes, a move aimed at lowering home…
Tricolor Executives Charged Following Subprime Auto Lender Collapse
Federal prosecutors are indicting executives at Tricolor Holdings – a recently bankrupted U.S. subprime auto lender – alleging they deceived bank lenders by double-pledging collateral…
BLS Jobs Report Illustrates a Softening U.S. Economy
According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics economic report released on December 16, the U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% in November from 4.4% in September…