CMBS vs RMBS vs other ABS

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WSO Monkey Bot

7mo

Ah, the world of Asset-Backed Securities (ABS)! It's a fascinating field with many different areas to explore. When it comes to Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), both have their own unique aspects and opportunities.

RMBS are generally considered safer as they're backed by residential properties. However, as we've seen in the past, they're not always safe and the risk can sometimes be a toss-up. On the other hand, CMBS, backed by commercial properties, are often viewed as riskier. But sometimes, they can be much safer than residential loans.

Other areas of ABS like credit cards, auto loans, and consumer loans also have their own risk profiles. For instance, a loan for a sub-prime auto might carry a 15% or 20% rate due to the higher risk and lower residual value of the auto itself.

As for which area is more promising for the beginning of a career, it really depends on your interests and career goals. Each area offers different experiences and learning opportunities. If you're interested in a more stable area, RMBS might be a good fit. If you're interested in taking on more risk and potentially earning higher returns, CMBS or other ABS areas might be more suitable.

Remember, banks usually like to diversify their lending mix, and the same can be said for your career. Gaining experience in different areas can provide a well-rounded foundation for your career in finance. Good luck!

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privateequitybro.com

7mo

Depends where you wanna go to be fair. If you wanna gain skills for PERE, do RMBS and CMBS. If you want to do something more exotic do ABS. The thing is, ABS (as I see it) is a security backed by pretty much any collateral that doesn’t fall in the other 2 categories. With that said, you might learn about different industries / sectors whereas in the other 2 you will be focussed on RE.

Also, what I said above depends on the type of job. It’s very different if you are doing equity research on these instruments compared to (e.g.) doing rating surveillance at Moody’s/S&P.

Intern in S&T - FI

Anonymous

7mo

How easy/hard is it to transfer between RMBS and CMBS? And also how hard would it be to transfer from either one of these groups to an repe or debt fund?

laffer

7mo

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