Other Securities: Mortgage-Backed Securities, Domestically Chartered Commercial Banks
OMBDCBW027SBOG • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
89.06
Year-over-Year Change
-0.23%
Date Range
7/1/2009 - 8/6/2025
Summary
Tracks mortgage-backed securities held by domestic commercial banks. Provides critical insight into bank asset composition and real estate market 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
This metric measures the volume of mortgage-backed securities on commercial bank balance sheets. It reflects bank investment strategies and housing market conditions.
Methodology
Data collected through Federal Reserve bank reporting and financial statements.
Historical Context
Used by regulators to assess bank portfolio risk and market liquidity.
Key Facts
- Reflects bank investment in mortgage-backed securities
- Indicates housing market financial health
- Part of broader bank asset tracking
FAQs
Q: What are mortgage-backed securities?
A: Financial instruments created from pooled mortgage loans. Sold to investors as tradable securities.
Q: Why do banks hold mortgage-backed securities?
A: Provides steady income stream and diversifies bank investment portfolio.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically reported quarterly by the Federal Reserve.
Q: Do mortgage-backed securities impact bank risk?
A: Yes, they can significantly affect bank balance sheet stability and risk exposure.
Q: What influences mortgage-backed securities volume?
A: Interest rates, housing market conditions, and bank investment strategies.
Related Trends
Other Securities: Non-MBS, Foreign-Related Institutions
ONMFRIW027NBOG
Other Securities: Non-MBS, Small Domestically Chartered Commercial Banks
ONMSCBM027SBOG
Treasury and Agency Securities: Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), Large Domestically Chartered Commercial Banks
TMBLCBW027SBOG
Other Securities: Mortgage-Backed Securities, Small Domestically Chartered Commercial Banks
OMBSCBW027SBOG
Other Securities: Non-MBS, Foreign-Related Institutions
ONMFRIW027SBOG
Securities in Bank Credit, Small Domestically Chartered Commercial Banks
SBCSCBW027SBOG
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Mortgage-Backed Securities (OMBDCBW027SBOG), retrieved from FRED.