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SFIG Vegas: Cautious Optimism on Trump, Reg Relief

Securitization pros are guardedly optimistic about the Trump Administration’s impact on the industry, even if no one expects to see a rollback of regulations imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act in the immediate future.

Securitization, Blockchain Trade Groups Team Up

The Structured Finance Industry Group is teaming up with the trade association for the blockchain industry to explore ways that distributed ledger technology can be used to speed up transaction processing and improve transparency.

Värde Pooling $348M Distressed CRE Portfolio

Värde Partners, a Dallas-based firm with over $12 billion in existing or previously distressed acquisitions, has pooled 201 of commercial, vacant land and residential properties in the $348.2 million VSD 2017-PLT1 asset-backed transaction rated by Kroll Bond Rating Agency.

Treasury Pick Mnuchin Clarifies GSE Stance: No ‘Recap and Release’

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary said he did not support a plan – known as “recap and release” – for returning Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the private sector, clarifying earlier remarks that had caused confusion about the incoming administration’s housing finance agenda.

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