Deterioration in credit quality should put strain on collateral originated in late 2021 and early 2022, affecting performance, Barclays Credit Research said.
FHA loan borrowers' bids may have a better chance of acceptance and these consumers could eventually benefit from student debt forgiveness, but affordability, inventory and performance remain concerns.
The equity commitment by M&G Investments adds to signs that the MSR market is heating up as mortgage rates rise and some buyers have become more confident in their prepayment rate projections.
Bigger loans make mortgage bonds riskier for investors. When homeowners have larger loans, they become more likely to refinance even with relatively small declines in interest rates.