62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 4. Collateral Spreads Over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat
SFQ62B4ESNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
-50.00%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This metric tracks changes in collateral spreads over relevant benchmarks, which reflect the effective financing rates for agency RMBS transactions. It provides insight into how funding terms have shifted for the most favored clients of RMBS market participants.
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 'Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship: Collateral Spreads Over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates)' series measures changes in the spreads between agency RMBS collateral and relevant financing benchmarks. This helps gauge trends in the relative cost of funding for the most preferred RMBS market participants.
Methodology
The data is collected through a Federal Reserve survey of primary RMBS dealers and other major market participants.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers and analysts to assess conditions in the agency RMBS funding market.
Key Facts
- Measures changes in agency RMBS funding costs for most favored clients.
- Provides insight into RMBS market liquidity and access to financing.
- Used by policymakers to assess conditions in the agency RMBS funding market.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric tracks changes in the spreads between agency RMBS collateral and relevant financing benchmarks, which reflect the effective financing rates for the most favored RMBS market participants.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insight into the relative cost of funding and liquidity conditions in the agency RMBS market, which is important for policymakers and market participants.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through a Federal Reserve survey of primary RMBS dealers and other major market participants.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this metric to assess conditions in the agency RMBS funding market, which is a key component of housing finance and monetary policy transmission.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the typical update schedule and limitations of the Federal Reserve's survey-based data collection process.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 'Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed? | B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 4. Collateral Spreads Over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat' (SFQ62B4ESNR), retrieved from FRED.