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steven / StevenMcClurg
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2023-03-10 14:11:56
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steven on Nostr: Here is something I posted on an internal channel in June that we can discuss (I cant ...

Here is something I posted on an internal channel in June that we can discuss (I cant seem to post a screenshoot in Nostr, sorry):

Banks may be in more trouble than the rest of the markets think.

Most banks have been holding MBS on their balance sheets to generate yield. These securities probably yielding 2-3.5% (the more senior tranches) and have 7 year expected WALs. In rising rate environments, people don't re-fi nor move as much. This extends life of MBS. Also rates are at 6% + now. So these holdings have decreased in price- about 10%. If banks sell these holdings, they are at losses.
Many regional banks have also taken up venture lending, given the higher rates these lines of credit can command. I've seen 9-12% - imagine if you will a blockchain startup taking a loan and buying say, Avax or ETH heavily on their balance sheets because they are in that ecosystem. Not too crazy to imagine someone doing that. I just spoke to an entrepreneur in the NFT space that raised $1mm, and spent $700k on JPEGs just to get in the clubs. I imagine some of those venture loans might be in trouble.
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