Contents

Preface

About the Authors

PART ONE

Introduction to Mortgage and MBS Markets

CHAPTER 1

Overview of Mortgages and the Consumer Mortgage Market

Overview of Mortgages

Mortgage Loan Mechanics

Risks Associated with Mortgages and Mortgage Products

Concepts Presented in this Chapter

CHAPTER 2

Overview of the Mortgage-Backed Securities Market

Creating Different Types of MBS

MBS Trading

The Role of the MBS Markets in Generating Consumer Lending Rates

Cash Flow Structuring

Concepts Presented in this Chapter

PART TWO

Prepayment and Default Metrics and Behavior

CHAPTER 3

Measurement of Prepayments and Defaults

Prepayment Terminology

Calculating Prepayment Speeds

Delinquency, Default, and Loss Terminology

Concepts Presented in this Chapter

CHAPTER 4

Prepayments and Factors Influencing the Return of Principal

Prepayment Fundamentals

Factors Influencing Prepayment Speeds

Defaults and “Involuntary” Prepayments

Concepts Presented in this Chapter

PART THREE

Structuring

CHAPTER 5

Introduction to MBS Structuring Techniques

Underlying Logic in Structuring Cash Flows

Structuring Different Mortgage Products

Fundamentals of Structuring CMOs

CHAPTER 6

Fundamental MBS Structuring Techniques: Divisions of Principal

Time Tranching

Planned Amortization Classes (PACs) and the PAC-Support Structure

Targeted Amortization Class Bonds

Z-Bonds and Accretion-Directed Tranches

A Simple Structuring Example

Concepts Presented in this Chapter

CHAPTER 7

Fundamental MBS Structuring Techniques: Divisions of Interest ...

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