Asset Securitization Report - January-February 2020

Impact investing has long centered on environmental and social justice, but governance could overtake both in 2020 as an ESG critierion for structured finance.

Impact investing has long centered on environmental and social purpose, but governance could make huge strides as an ESG consideration in 2020.

The FHFA’s attempt to move some of its balance sheet into the private sector could leave investors with greater liabilities than they were initially told.

Macro factors point to a solid year in the securitization market but wild cards abound, many of them political.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces a busy policy agenda heading into the new year, as well as strong external forces that are beyond its control.

With fintech firms appearing stuck in neutral in their efforts to seek bank charters from federal regulatory agencies, observers say state licensing options could be in vogue again in 2020.

The company asserted in the statement that S&P’s action was driven more by the distressed trading levels of Serta’s loans in the secondary market rather than the company’s “financially solvent” status.

A risk-based capital rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is expected to top the agenda in 2020 as the companies’ regulator executes plans for their release into the private sector.

DBRS Morningstar's presale report raises concerns that the securitized loan for Onni Group's Wilshire Courtyard faces considerable risks from the business volatility of its largest tenant.