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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%,…
Treasury Works to Address Rising Risks in Private Credit Market
The US Treasury will meet with domestic and international insurance regulators beginning in April to assess emerging risks in the private credit sector, aiming to…
Treasury Yields Steady as Economic Data Offsets Geopolitical Uncertainty
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed, with the 10‑year hovering around 4.3% as investors weighed economic data against ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Middle East. Resilience…
Ginnie Mae Eases Issuer Deadlines and Expands Data Disclosure
Ginnie Mae removed advance‑notice requirements for extension requests on annual financial statements due March 31, giving issuers more flexibility as new audit reporting standards take…
US Mortgage Rates Rise to Seven‑Month High
US mortgage rates increased for a fourth consecutive week, reaching a seven‑month high of 6.57% in late March, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released on April…