medium · Asset-Backed Securities
How does the WAL of an Interest-Only (IO) strip behave when PSA speeds increase?
- The WAL remains constant as interest is paid on a notional balance.
- The WAL extends and total cash flows increase.
- The WAL shortens, but total cash flows increase due to higher reinvestment rates.
- The WAL shortens and total cash flows decrease.
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