<p>Kirill Krylov and Steven Scheerer break down the large-scale GSE MBS buying program announced last week and why a fast, visible policy fix may carry meaningful second-order consequences for market structure, supply, and long-term affordability. They highlight 2025’s historically low net MBS issuance and record-high CMO activity. The episode also tackles why banning institutional homebuyers is unlikely to fix affordability and what all of this means for positioning across coupons as 2026 unfolds.</p>

Kirill Krylov and Steven Scheerer break down the large-scale GSE MBS buying program announced last week and why a fast, visible policy fix may carry meaningful second-order consequences for market structure, supply, and long-term affordability. They highlight 2025’s historically low net MBS issuance and record-high CMO activity. The episode also tackles why banning institutional homebuyers is unlikely to fix affordability and what all of this means for positioning across coupons as 2026 unfolds.

The GSE MBS Shopping Spree: Watch Out for That First Step..It's a Doozy

Baird's Fixed Income Portfolio Strategy & Analytics Manager, Kirill A Krylov, PhD, CFA, offers our institutional investors a weekly discussion on the most recent Agency MBS market developments. From regulatory updates and changes in government mortgage programs to convexity-enhancing specified pool features, we highlight the most relevant news for MBS investor consideration. 

Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated is providing this information to you for discussion purposes.  The materials do not contemplate or relate to a future issuance of municipal securities.  Baird is not recommending that you take any action, and this information is not intended to be regarded as “advice” within the meaning of Section 15B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the rules thereunder.  

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Baird's Fixed Income Portfolio Strategy & Analytics Manager, Kirill A Krylov, PhD, CFA, offers our institutional investors a weekly discussion on the most recent Agency MBS market developments. From regulatory updates and changes in government mortgage programs to convexity-enhancing specified pool features, we highlight the most relevant news for MBS investor consideration. Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated is providing this information to you for discussion purposes. The materials do not contemplate or relate to a future issuance of municipal securities. Baird is not recommending that you take any action, and this information is not intended to be regarded as “advice” within the meaning of Section 15B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the rules thereunder. This broadcast contains the current opinions of the hosts and are subject to change. The broadcast is provided for informational purposes only, is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any company, industry or security and should not be considered investment advice or recommendations. Investors should obtain professional advice before making investment decisions. The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but its accuracy is not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results and diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against loss. All investments carry some level of risk, including loss of principal. Baird is not a legal or tax services provider and you are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of the appropriate professional advisors before taking any action. This broadcast may not be reproduced without expressed permission of Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated. Member SIPC.

Baird's Fixed Income Portfolio Strategy &amp; Analytics Manager, Kirill A Krylov, PhD, CFA, offers our institutional investors a weekly discussion on the most recent Agency MBS market developments. From regulatory updates and changes in government mortgage programs to convexity-enhancing specified pool features, we highlight the most relevant news for MBS investor consideration. 

Robert W. Baird &amp; Co. Incorporated is providing this information to you for discussion purposes.  The materials do not contemplate or relate to a future issuance of municipal securities.  Baird is not recommending that you take any action, and this information is not intended to be regarded as “advice” within the meaning of Section 15B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the rules thereunder.  

This broadcast contains the current opinions of the hosts and are subject to change. The broadcast is provided for informational purposes only, is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any company, industry or security and should not be considered investment advice or recommendations. Investors should obtain professional advice before making investment decisions. The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but its accuracy is not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results and diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against loss. All investments carry some level of risk, including loss of principal. Baird is not a legal or tax services provider and you are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of the appropriate professional advisors before taking any action. This broadcast may not be reproduced without expressed permission of Robert W. Baird &amp; Co. Incorporated. Member SIPC.

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