Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) Masterclass for Finance
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This course provides an in-depth introduction to the various types of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) commonly encountered in the market, including pass-through securities and collateralised mortgage obligations (CMOs). You will gain insight into key concepts used to assess the attractiveness of mortgage-backed securities and understand how these securities function within the broader mortgage-backed securitisation process.
You’ll also explore the pricing, performance, and risk characteristics of different types of mortgage-backed securities, and gain a deeper knowledge of how they work in real-world applications.
This course contains 21 lectures divided into 4 sections:
Introduction to Mortgages and Mortgage-Backed Securities
Pass-Through Securities
Analysis of Pass-Through Securities
Collateralised Mortgage Obligations (CMOs)
More about this course and Starweaver
This course is led by a seasoned capital markets industry practitioner and executive with many years of hands-on, in-the-trenches financial markets sales, trading and analysis work. It has been designed, produced and delivered by Starweaver. Starweaver is one of the most highly regarded, well-established training providers in the World, providing training courses to many of the leading financial institutions and technology companies, including:
Ahli United Bank; Mashreqbank; American Express; ANZ Bank; ATT; Banco Votorantim; Bank of America; Bank of America Global Markets; Bank of America Private Bank; Barclay Bank; BMO Financial Group; BMO Financial Services; BNP Paribas; Boeing; Cigna; Citibank; Cognizant; Commerzbank; Credit Lyonnais/Calyon; Electrosonic; Farm Credit Administration; Fifth Third Bank; GENPACT; GEP Software; GLG Group; Hartford; HCL; HCL; Helaba; HSBC; HSBC Corporate Bank; HSBC India; HSBC Private Bank; Legal & General; National Australia Bank; Nomura Securities; PNC Financial Services Group; Quintiles; RAK Bank; Regions Bank; Royal Bank of Canada; Royal Bank of Scotland; Santander Corporate Bank; Tata Consultancy Services; Union Bank; ValueMomentum; Wells Fargo; Wells Fargo India Solutions; Westpac Corporate Bank; Wipro; and, many others.
Happy learning.
Proficiency in the English language
Basic math knowledge is expected for understanding calculations related to mortgage-backed securities
A financial calculator is recommended for efficient analysis and to get the most out of this course
Describe the characteristics and types of mortgage loans and how they are securitized into mortgage-backed securities (MBS)
Understand the role of mortgage-backed securities in the broader fixed income market and their use in portfolio construction and asset allocation strategies
Evaluate the suitability of different mortgage-backed securities for various investor objectives, and risk tolerances
Determine the appropriate pricing and valuation techniques for different types of MBS
Analyze the impact of interest rates and prepayment rates on the value of mortgage-backed securities
Assess the performance and risk characteristics of pass-through securities and how they differ from other types of MBS
Explain what are pass-through securities, their associated risks, and how prices and yields are calculated for these instruments
Understand the mechanics of collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), and how they are structured to manage risk and return
This course is designed for analysts, associates, and professionals in commercial, corporate, and investment banking who are seeking to deepen their understanding of mortgage-backed securities. It's ideal for those looking to enhance their expertise in mortgage-backed securities investment, securities analysis, and financial markets.




