Mortgage & Structured Finance
The Mortgage & Structured Finance Team uniquely spans research and investment, delivering global industry expertise to the firm’s fixed income alpha engines and acting as a standalone investment team.
19
Investment professionals
22+
Average years of industry experience
Numbers as of 9/30/2025
Global Team, Specialized Research
The Mortgage & Structured Finance Team’s sector experts produce research, recommendations, trading guidance, ongoing monitoring of assets across the securitized credit and agency spectrum, and continuous assessments of the regulatory environment in the US and Europe. These insights support each of the firm’s fixed income investment teams as well as dedicated mortgage & structured finance strategies.
Specialized Research, High-Conviction Views
The Mortgage & Structured Finance Team uses deep proprietary analysis to formulate high-conviction views. Analysts are bond-pickers who provide investment recommendations and ongoing review of assets across five dedicated verticals: agency, residential and commercial MBS, and consumer and commercial ABS. Collaborating closely with portfolio managers, the team delivers perspectives that support agile cross-asset decision-making.
Strength in a Global Approach
Niche Specialization
Deep expertise in securitized sectors spanning the US and European markets.
Comprehensive Coverage
Comprehensive risk assessment using multi-dimensional approaches to assess and manage risk across securitized assets.
Informed Recommendations
Analysts work closely with a dedicated team of traders, an approach that melds fundamental views with a valuation assessment.
Analytical Infrastructure
Drawing on multiple models and the most granular information available to bridge information asymmetry and gain different perspectives.
Driving portfolio performance
By identifying key risks and opportunities, the Team is laser focused on identifying key portfolio risks and opportunities that impact portfolio performance.
Recent Thought Leadership
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Important Disclosures
This marketing communication is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Investment decisions should consider the individual circumstances of the particular investor. Any opinions or forecasts contained herein, reflect the subjective judgments and assumptions of the authors only, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. Investment recommendations may be inconsistent with these opinions. There is no assurance that developments will transpire as forecasted and actual results will be different. Information, including that obtained from outside sources, is believed to be correct, but we cannot guarantee its accuracy. This information is subject to change at any time without notice.
Key Risks: Credit Risk, Issuer Risk, Interest Rate Risk, Liquidity Risk, Derivatives Risk, Leverage Risk, Counterparty Risk, Non-US Securities Risk, Prepayment Risk, Extension Risk and Management Risk
Investment vehicles may not be available to all investors and are subject to eligibility.
Any investment that has the possibility for profits also has the possibility of losses, including the loss of principal.
Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss.
Market conditions are extremely fluid and change frequently.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.