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MBS Fundamentals: Understanding Mortgage Backed Securities

This course is part of Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS).

This comprehensive course from NYIF explores the fundamentals of mortgage-backed securities market. Students learn about different types of MBS, agency roles, and key market participants. The curriculum covers pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), prepayment risk analysis, and bond math. Through detailed examination of mortgage cash flows, risk factors, and valuation methods, participants gain practical knowledge in MBS investment analysis and risk assessment. Perfect for finance professionals seeking expertise in structured products.

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MBS Fundamentals: Understanding Mortgage Backed Securities

This course includes

4 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

What you'll learn

  • Master the fundamentals of mortgage-backed securities markets

  • Understand agency roles and security structures

  • Analyze mortgage cash flows and prepayment risks

  • Evaluate pass-through securities and CMOs

  • Apply bond math principles to MBS valuation

  • Assess risk and return characteristics of mortgage investments

Skills you'll gain

mortgage-backed securities
fixed income
prepayment risk
bond valuation
CMOs
agency securities
structured products
financial markets

This course includes:

PreRecorded video

Graded assignments, Exams

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

Limited Access access

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There are 9 modules in this course

This foundational course in mortgage-backed securities provides comprehensive coverage of the MBS market structure, characteristics, and analysis tools. Students learn about mortgage agencies, pass-through securities, and CMOs while developing understanding of prepayment risk, cash flow analysis, and valuation methods. The course emphasizes practical application through examination of real market scenarios and investment considerations.

Introduction

Module 1

Overview of the Mortgage Backed Securities Market

Module 2

Mortgage Loans

Module 3

Mortgage Pass-through Securities

Module 4

Mortgage Cash Flows and Prepayments

Module 5

Mortgage Pass-through Securities: Risk and Return

Module 6

Bond Math of Mortgage Backed Securities

Module 7

Analysis of Pass-through Securities

Module 8

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs)

Module 9

Instructor

NYIF Instructor Specializing in Derivatives and Fixed Income Analysis

Douglas Carroll is an instructor at the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) with over a decade of experience conducting investment training seminars. His expertise primarily focuses on the analysis and valuation of derivatives and fixed income securities. Doug's background encompasses sales, trading, and investment management, complemented by a solid understanding of the legal, regulatory, and theoretical aspects of financial markets. He holds a BS/BA in History and Economics and an MA in Economics from Northern Illinois University, as well as an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago. Doug is also licensed with Series 3, Series 7, Series 24, and Series 63 certifications.

MBS Fundamentals: Understanding Mortgage Backed Securities

This course includes

4 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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