Repossessions in UK subprime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) declined to 1.48% of the out-standing balance in February 2010, a level last recorded in August 2005, according to Moody’s Investors Service. Arrears in the month also fell to 19.2% from a peak of 21% in June 2009. Most series recorded falling arrears but those in transactions issued by Preferred and Money Partners rose. The redemption rate continued to fall. It was 9.4% this February, less than half the figure recorded in the same month in 2009 and a third of that seen in February 2008.
Diana Golobay was a reporter with HousingWire through mid-2010, providing wide-ranging coverage of the U.S. financial crisis. She has since moved onto other roles as a writer and editor.see full bio
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Diana Golobay was a reporter with HousingWire through mid-2010, providing wide-ranging coverage of the U.S. financial crisis. She has since moved onto other roles as a writer and editor.see full bio