
SFA On The Issues
Educating legislators and regulators on policy matters is essential to the structured finance industry.
CEO Michael Bright Discusses Advising Policymakers on SFA’s Issues in Fox5 Interview
Research Corner
SFA Research Corner: Trends in Consumer Credit Health Show Signs of Improvement
June 20, 2024
Consumer well-being is crucial for evaluating the risk and performance of $10 trillion of securitized products backed by consumer loans. Inflation has eroded purchasing power, leading to higher delinquencies and defaults, particularly among vulnerable borrowers.
What We’re Watching
Tariffs Will Impact U.S. Auto Industry
President Trump’s decision to enact, then pause, a 25 percent tariff on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada has put U.S. automakers in a…
The Job Market is Slowing Down
The number of Americans that have quit their job dropped 22 percent between 2022 and 2024. Paired with fewer job openings, many job seekers are…
Bessent Named Acting Director of the CFPB
On January 31, President Trump appointed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the acting director of the CFPB after former director Rohit Chopra was removed from the position….
Senators Work on Temporary Credit Card Interest Rate Cap
Senators Bernie Sanders (D-VT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) are working on legislation that would amend the Truth in Lending Act and put a cap on…
HUD Secretary Turner Discusses Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
In an interview with the WSJ, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner stated that HUD will be part of a task force—that will…

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