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NY Fed Announces New CMBS Counterparties for 13(3) Facilities

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On September 9, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced the first wave of new counterparties selected as part of the expansion program announced earlier in September. Widening the eligibility criteria for agency CMBS counterparties is intended to increase the operational capacity and reach of agency CMBS purchases. Two firms were selected to support the Commercial Paper Funding Facility (CPFF). Seven additional firms were selected to support the Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility (SMCCF). The application process is open and ongoing and the New York Fed has announced its intention to name additional counterparties and agents, as applicable, for the CPFF, SMCCF and Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility in the coming weeks. Release.

Federal Reserve Announces New Efforts to Stabilize U.S. Economy

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On March 23, the Federal Reserve announced several new measures it will take in an effort to support and stimulate the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Open Market Committee will purchase Treasury securities and agency mortgage-backed securities (including commercial mortgage-backed securities). Several new credit facilities will be established to support the flow of credit – the Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility (PMCCF), the Secondary Corporate Credit Facility (SMCCF) and the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF). Certain existing credit facilities will be expanded to include additional securities – the Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facility (MMLF) and the Commercial Paper Funding Facility (CPFF). The Federal Reserve also announced plans to create a Main Street Business Lending Program to facilitate lending to small businesses. Release.