Fitch subjected its ratings on prime auto loan ABS to two stress scenarios, which are moderate and severe.

Royal Bank of Scotland analysts think that the current price levels may limit the chances of a sustained rally through yearend, even if market conditions stay comparatively stable.

The Mortgage Bankers Association reported the Refinance Index fell 9.2% or 467 points to 4610, the lowest the index has been since the week of the July 4 holiday.

Moody's seeks market feedback on its new approach to assessing impact of country credit deterioration on structured finance deals.

The new guidelines streamline documentation requirements, waive deficiencies for borrowers who have completed a short sale and set standard payments for subordinate lien holders.

The company said it will use the proceeds to “fund the continued growth of its correspondent lending business and to acquire additional mortgage loans or other investments."

LPS will now offer RentRange reports to clients looking for accurate rent projections for real-estate-owned properties.

Would-be GSEs reformers should remember that the GSEs influence commercial and multifamily mortgage-related securities markets as well as single-family ones

Ellington Financial will use the proceeds to acquire assets such as agency MBS and non-agency RMBS.

A UBS fixed-income cohead is planning to leave the firm next month, a representative confirmed.

The Mortgage Industry Advisory Corp. is selling almost $8 billion worth of Ginnie Mae servicing rights for an undisclosed client.

The recently revised HARP has narrowed the differences between Fannie and Freddie’s refinancing programs and their prepayment speeds