Assets: Securities Held Outright: Mortgage-Backed Securities: Maturing in over 10 Years: Wednesday Level
MBS10Y • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2,069,502.00
Year-over-Year Change
-3.01%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This trend tracks long-term mortgage-backed securities (MBS) held by the Federal Reserve with maturities exceeding 10 years. It provides insight into the central bank's monetary policy stance and the housing finance market's long-term dynamics.
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 MBS10Y series represents the volume of mortgage-backed securities with extended maturity periods held by the Federal Reserve on a weekly basis. Economists use this metric to assess the Fed's balance sheet management and its impact on credit markets and housing finance.
Methodology
Data is collected and reported by the Federal Reserve, tracking the Wednesday-level holdings of mortgage-backed securities with maturities over 10 years.
Historical Context
This indicator is crucial for analyzing monetary policy, understanding credit market conditions, and evaluating the Federal Reserve's intervention in the housing and mortgage markets.
Key Facts
- Represents long-term mortgage securities held by the Federal Reserve
- Provides weekly snapshot of Fed's balance sheet composition
- Reflects monetary policy and housing market interventions
FAQs
Q: What do long-term mortgage-backed securities indicate?
A: They reflect the Federal Reserve's long-term investment in housing finance and its strategy for managing credit markets and monetary policy.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The MBS10Y data is updated weekly, providing a current view of the Federal Reserve's securities holdings.
Q: Why are long-term MBS important?
A: Long-term MBS are critical for understanding credit market conditions, housing finance stability, and the Federal Reserve's economic interventions.
Q: How do these securities impact the housing market?
A: By holding long-term mortgage-backed securities, the Federal Reserve helps maintain liquidity and stability in the housing finance market.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a snapshot of holdings and does not predict future market movements or guarantee specific economic outcomes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Securities Held Outright: Mortgage-Backed Securities: Maturing in over 10 Years: Wednesday Level [MBS10Y], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025