Resource Archives
Dechert LIBORcast: Matthew Hays’ Conversation with SFA President Kristi Leo
Will the LIBOR transition get more chaotic in the coming year, or even be delayed? What about the possibility of market fragmentation if participants elect to use different approaches? Dechert asset backed securitization practice head...
SFA Research Corner Library
A publication that follows trends in the primary and secondary securitization markets and a brief analysis of the macro indicators that impact our industry.
The Effects of COVID-19 on College Enrollment and Student Loan Repayment
As colleges commence their fall semesters across the country, we take a look at how the pandemic is affecting college enrollment, student loan repayment, and the ultimate impact on student loan ABS.
SFA Closes Industry Survey on ESG Engagement
SFA recently conducted a market-wide survey to assess the implemented or planned integration of ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations in structured finance issuance and investing activities. We are currently compiling results and will publish takeways on...
SFA Submits Letter To OCC on True Lender Proposal
SFA submitted a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in response to its proposal concerning when national banks or federal savings associations (a “Bank”) make loans and are the “true lender”. SFA supports the...
SFA: Industry SRO Can Help Define ATR Standards for Mortgages and Reduce Costs
On September 8, 2020 SFA responded to the CFPB’s NPRM on the General QM definition in which SFA laid out a proposal for an industry Self-Regulating Organization (SRO) and explained how the SRO can allow...