Finance

Stubborn inflation is expected to work its way down, but combined with higher-for-longer interest rates, consumers are feeling the effects differently across the credit spectrum.

The deal benefits from excess spread, overcollateralization, and senior/subordinate enhancements.

KBRA says there is notable borrower equity in the properties collateralizing the mortgages, which is reflected in the weighted average original loan-to-value ratio of 71.7%.

The booming loan and CLO markets could face hurdles unless merger & acquisition activity picks up.

Finance of America has $350 million of notes coming due next year and wants to trade them for $200 million of secured debt coming due in 2026 and $150 million maturing in 2029.

New York Mortgage Trust's 9.125% notes due 2029 may help fund new purchases of mortgages and securitizations in the private or agency markets.

The deal structure also features a two-year revolving period, followed by a full-turbo amortization phase.

Data center and fiber investments are growing for a host of reasons, including employees working from home more since the pandemic.

Also, 3.3% of the pool are closed-end loans with second lien priority underwritten with various documentation methods.

But those in opposition are still giving the agency props for how it carried out the new product approval process for the first time.