However, it remains 30% tighter than pre-pandemic levels, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Acting FHFA Director Sandra Thompson's decision to act immediately rather than taking the time to examine the impact likely harmed private-label securitizations in the short term, but issuance is still on course for a record year.

The number of plans is less than one-fourth of what it was at its pandemic peak, and many are expiring, so the group will replace the weekly measure with a monthly one.

Randal Quarles, who oversaw an easing of post-financial crisis rules as the Federal Reserve’s vice chair of supervision, announced he will resign at the end of this year. His departure will leave President Biden with another open seat to fill on the central bank’s board.

Delinquencies fell in nearly every commercial-loan category, at trend anticipated to continue.

Sponsor mitigates aviation industry’s Covid woes with structural features including novel element.

Auto-related issuers seek funding as end to Libor and 2021 approach.

The deal carries relatively low leverage and high subordination.

Stronger collateral and less credit enhancement reflect lessening pandemic risk.

Moody’s: Rapidly evolving electronic-vehicle technology poses collateral risk also for traditional rental-car ABS.

One downgrade stemmed from a default, with three others warning of pending defaults.

Adjustments to Fitch’s CLO rating criteria place numerous deals under observation, but so far only rating upgrades have resulted.