Collateralized mortgage obligation issuance so far this year has been stronger than last, but volume levels are still shy of what it was in 2011, according to a recent Barclays report.
CMO issuance during the first two months of 2013 was $53.1 billion, up from $42.4 billion during the first two months of 2012, but down from $66.9 billion during the first two months of 2011.
“The reduced volume…is largely attributable to Fed mortgage purchases through










