US securitization and mortgage industry groups said a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. plan for overhauling part of the $4trn asset-backed securities market could restrict credit and undermine economic recovery. The FDIC proposal requiring sellers of securitized loans to keep 5 percent of credit risk in exchange for protection that makes the bonds more attractive to investors “could greatly inhibit its effectiveness and the restart of the markets,” Tom Deutsch, executive director of the American Securitization Forum, said in a comment letter filed with the agency today.
FDIC securitization rule may harm markets, industry groups say
Most Popular Articles
Latest Articles
11 real estate events & conferences to help you thrive in 2024
Forge new connections at these in-person events and conferences that can help take your career to the next level.
-
In quest to grow reverse business, US Mortgage Corporation hires Krajewski
-
NAR wants VA to change rules that prohibit veteran buyers from paying broker commissions
-
Renters gain financial edge over homebuyers in key U.S. markets: Realtor.com
-
Reverse-centric Ibis Software appoints Sivori to board of directors
-
Clear Capital extends its partnership with Cherre