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	The Lower-Risk Startup: How Venture Capitalists Increase the Odds of Startup Success JOHN RUDDY Assistant Professor of Finance in the Economics and Finance Department at the University of Scranton The authors consider 43 settlements of RMBS litigation pertaining to major U.S. banks.

The Lower-Risk Startup: How Venture Capitalists Increase the Odds of Startup Success

JOHN RUDDY
Assistant Professor of Finance in the Economics and Finance Department at the University of Scranton

The authors consider 43 settlements of RMBS litigation pertaining to major U.S. banks.

		Is There a Competitive Equilibrium for the GSEs? RICHARD COOPERSTEIN Director of Model Risk Management at Andrew Davidson & Co., Inc The authors assess the competitive structure of the mortgage market according to well-established economic principles that are further informed by recent successes and failures.

Is There a Competitive Equilibrium for the GSEs?

RICHARD COOPERSTEIN
Director of Model Risk Management at Andrew Davidson & Co., Inc

The authors assess the competitive structure of the mortgage market according to well-established economic principles that are further informed by recent successes and failures.

	Mortgage Lender Profitability and Its Impacton Market Spreads MICHAEL FRATANTONI Chief Economist of the Mortgage Bankers Association Michael Fratantoni discusses two key factors that are driving costs in the mortgage origination market, noting the impact of a higher cost environment on both investors in and consumers of mortgage products.

Mortgage Lender Profitability and Its Impacton Market Spreads

MICHAEL FRATANTONI
Chief Economist of the Mortgage Bankers Association

Michael Fratantoni discusses two key factors that are driving costs in the mortgage origination market, noting the impact of a higher cost environment on both investors in and consumers of mortgage products.

		The “New” Housing and Mortgage Market DOUGLAS DUNCAN Chief Economist and a Senior Vice President at Fannie Mae Doug Duncan focuses on the production, delivery of, and investment in mortgage-related assets, including what has changed and what the future looks like in this market.

The “New” Housing and Mortgage Market

DOUGLAS DUNCAN
Chief Economist and a Senior Vice President at Fannie Mae

Doug Duncan focuses on the production, delivery of, and investment in mortgage-related assets, including what has changed and what the future looks like in this market.

	What Lies Ahead: The Challenges of Securitizing Non-Qualifying Mortgage Loans RON D'VARI Chief Executive Officer at NewOak Capital LLC This article reviews the securitization process, examines the challenges that the private-label RMBS market faces, and explores the opportunities that non-Qualified Mortgage lenders have if they target the right borrowers and follow certain policies and procedures.

What Lies Ahead: The Challenges of Securitizing Non-Qualifying Mortgage Loans

RON D'VARI
Chief Executive Officer at NewOak Capital LLC

This article reviews the securitization process, examines the challenges that the private-label RMBS market faces, and explores the opportunities that non-Qualified Mortgage lenders have if they target the right borrowers and follow certain policies and procedures.

		Quandaries Facing Securitizers in the Wake of the SEC’s Proposed Amendments to Regulation AB ANN KENYON Partner and Head of the Securitization Advisory Group at Deloitte & Touche LLP Ann outlines recent enhancements to risk-retention and disclosure requirements.

Quandaries Facing Securitizers in the Wake of the SEC’s Proposed Amendments to Regulation AB

ANN KENYON
Partner and Head of the Securitization Advisory Group at Deloitte & Touche LLP

Ann outlines recent enhancements to risk-retention and disclosure requirements.

	The Rubber Starts to Meet the Road: Achievable Results in U.S. Housing Finance Reform CHRIS DIANGELO Partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Chris discusses specific points concerning GSE reform and it's growing relevance in housing finance reform.

The Rubber Starts to Meet the Road: Achievable Results in U.S. Housing Finance Reform

CHRIS DIANGELO
Partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Chris discusses specific points concerning GSE reform and it's growing relevance in housing finance reform.

		Assessing the Importance and Value of an NRSRO Rating: Investor and NRSRO Views MAHESH KOTECHA President of Structured Credit International Corp. Mahesh discusses why alternative ratings are critical for the future of structured financings.

Assessing the Importance and Value of an NRSRO Rating: Investor and NRSRO Views

MAHESH KOTECHA
President of Structured Credit International Corp.

Mahesh discusses why alternative ratings are critical for the future of structured financings.

	Basel 2.5 and Basel III: The Impact of the New Capital (and Liquidity) Rules on Securitization RACHEL GEORGE Partner at Chapman and Cutler LLP Rachel discusses the liquidity coverage ratio standards being developed by U.S. regulators and their potential impact on securitzation going forward.

Basel 2.5 and Basel III: The Impact of the New Capital (and Liquidity) Rules on Securitization

RACHEL GEORGE
Partner at Chapman and Cutler LLP

Rachel discusses the liquidity coverage ratio standards being developed by U.S. regulators and their potential impact on securitzation going forward.

		The Deeper Causes of the Financial Crisis: Mortgages Alone Cannot Explain It MARK ADELSON Chief Strategy Officer at The BondFactor Company, LLC

	ABSTRAK and the Greeks: The Mathematics of Valuing Structured Securities in the Secondary Market IULIIA PALAMAR Research Associate at R&R Consulting

		Financial PPP and the Age of Deleveraging: A Pragmatic Approach to Loan Guarantees for U.S. Infrastructure Projects JOHN RYAN Managing Director at Greengate LLC This article outlines a limited and pragmatic approach to U.S. government support for the capitalization of infrastructure projects.

Financial PPP and the Age of Deleveraging: A Pragmatic Approach to Loan Guarantees for U.S. Infrastructure Projects

JOHN RYAN
Managing Director at Greengate LLC

This article outlines a limited and pragmatic approach to U.S. government support for the capitalization of infrastructure projects.

	The Journal of Structured Finance HENRY A. DAVIS Editor of The Journal of Structured Finance The Journal of Structured Finance offers insightful, comprehensive research and commentary on all aspects of structured finance and securitization for the practitioner. JSF provides detailed analysis on structuring and investing in products such as CDOs, CLOs, MBSs and various other securitized vehicles for investment bankers, portfolio managers, academics, lawyers, consultants, and institutional investors seeking or providing structured products. It also covers a range of structured products including life settlements and other non-traditional assets.

The Journal of Structured Finance

HENRY A. DAVIS
Editor of The Journal of Structured Finance

The Journal of Structured Finance offers insightful, comprehensive research and commentary on all aspects of structured finance and securitization for the practitioner. JSF provides detailed analysis on structuring and investing in products such as CDOs, CLOs, MBSs and various other securitized vehicles for investment bankers, portfolio managers, academics, lawyers, consultants, and institutional investors seeking or providing structured products. It also covers a range of structured products including life settlements and other non-traditional assets.

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