Concept Release on Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Disclosures and Enhancements to Asset-Backed Securities Registration
Summary
The SEC is proposing new rules to require clearer and more detailed information about mortgage-backed securities (investments made up of home loans bundled together) that are sold to investors. The goal is to help investors better understand the risks involved and make more informed decisions about whether to buy these investments.
Key Points
- 1Companies must provide more detailed information about the mortgages backing these securities, such as borrower credit scores, down payment amounts, and loan terms
- 2The SEC wants to improve how this information is disclosed so investors can more easily compare different mortgage-backed securities before investing
- 3The regulation applies to financial institutions and investment companies that create and sell these mortgage-backed securities to the public
- 4Companies have until December 2, 2025 to submit comments and feedback on the proposal before the SEC decides on final rules
- 5Better disclosure rules could help prevent another housing crisis by ensuring investors understand what they're buying and the actual risks involved
Key Dates
October 1, 2025
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