Assets : Securities Held Outright: Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities: Wednesday Level
H41RESPPALGASMRNWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2,112,755.00
Year-over-Year Change
-2.41%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total value of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) held by the Federal Reserve on a weekly basis. It provides critical insight into the central bank's monetary policy and the health of the housing finance market.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The series represents the Federal Reserve's holdings of mortgage-backed securities, which are financial instruments created by pooling mortgage loans and selling them as investable securities. Economists use this data to understand monetary policy interventions and assess the stability of the housing and financial markets.
Methodology
Data is collected and reported weekly by the Federal Reserve, tracking the total market value of residential mortgage-backed securities on the Fed's balance sheet.
Historical Context
This metric is crucial for analyzing monetary policy, understanding Federal Reserve market interventions, and gauging the broader housing finance ecosystem.
Key Facts
- Represents weekly snapshot of Fed's RMBS holdings
- Indicates central bank's involvement in mortgage markets
- Reflects broader economic and monetary policy strategies
FAQs
Q: What are residential mortgage-backed securities?
A: RMBS are financial instruments created by bundling mortgage loans and selling them as tradable securities to investors. They provide liquidity to the mortgage market by allowing banks to sell loans and free up capital.
Q: Why does the Federal Reserve hold these securities?
A: The Fed purchases RMBS to support the housing market, stabilize mortgage rates, and implement monetary policy during economic challenges like the 2008 financial crisis or the COVID-19 pandemic.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated weekly, providing a current snapshot of the Federal Reserve's mortgage-backed securities holdings. This allows for near-real-time tracking of monetary policy interventions.
Q: How do RMBS holdings impact the broader economy?
A: Changes in RMBS holdings can influence mortgage rates, housing affordability, and overall economic stability by signaling the Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance.
Q: What are the limitations of this data series?
A: While informative, this series only represents the Fed's holdings and does not capture the entire mortgage-backed securities market or provide a complete picture of housing finance.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets : Securities Held Outright: Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities: Wednesday Level [H41RESPPALGASMRNWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025