What is the meaning of mortgage-backed security (MBS)?

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mortgage-backed security (MBS) is a security guaranteed by pools of mortgages and used to channel funds from securities markets to housing markets. Ginnie Mae has a popular MBS program recognized for its low risk and high yield. The Ginnie Mae MBS security is a pool of VA and FHA mortgages put together as a bond. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae also have MBS programs. (See FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, VA loan).

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