The FDIC Monday approved a controversial proposal that charts a new course through its “safe harbor” for private placements and other PLS outside the reach of the SEC’s Rule AB disclosures. This could increase PLS volume as well as create a work-around – albeit a small one – if the QM patch is not extended for GSE originations.
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