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Issuance volume of asset-backed securities for the year through January 22, 2026

Underwriting league tables of asset-backed securities through January 22, 2026

Total consumer debt in the United States hit $18.2 trillion by the end of last year, with $12.8 trillion attributed to first mortgages, according to Equifax.

Underwriting relied heavily on alternative documentation, led by debt-service coverage ratios (35.7%) and bank statements ranging from 12-23 months (28.2%) and longer than 24 months (4.6%).

Judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia struggled to find a resolution to an injunction issued last year that halted reductions-in-force by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

At press time no injuries were reported, but exhibitors were relocated to satellite booths throughout the venue, the Aria Resort & Casino.

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook said AI could boost productivity, but warned the transition may raise unemployment and force difficult tradeoffs between inflation and jobs.

After closing, which is expected on February 27, coupons are expected to pay coupons of 4.83% on the notes rated AAA and 5.04% on the AAA-rated A1LCF.

The index will provide market professionals with consistent, transparent and dependable methods of evaluating performance and risk across the securitized credit markets.

Gatti will be based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, where he focuses on structuring and executing asset-backed securities deals and other structured finance transactions.