Finance

Some commenters on the Federal Housing Finance Agency's request for input about the Federal Home Loan Bank system mission demand more focus on affordable housing while others firmly advocated against member incentive programs.

Last year alone, insurers increased their holdings of residential mortgage loans by a whopping 45%, or about $20 billion, according to an analysis by Ellington Management Group. 

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank saw profits and net interest income dip in the second quarter, but made up lost revenue through investment banking fees.

The Pittsburgh-based superregional bank reported a small quarter-over-quarter advance in net interest income, and it expects loan growth to pick up in the second half of the year. PNC, which announced job cuts last year, also said that it has identified an additional $25 million in cost savings.

A Rocket Mortgage securitization is the first private investor deal with a high share of e-notes, and the company is considering use with another loan product type.

Second quarter margins at the three big banks were lower versus three months' prior, missing Keefe, Bruyette & Woods expectations of a flat comparison.

Two days after the megabank was hit with $136 million of fines, Citi executives said they aren't changing the company's full-year expense guidance. Citi has 30 days to submit a plan to regulators showing that the bank has allocated enough resources to achieve compliance in a timely and sustainable manner.

Investment banking fees shot up at the nation's largest bank, thanks to rebounds in M&A and the equity capital markets segment. And despite higher credit costs in the company's card business, a top bank executive expressed confidence in the health of U.S. consumers.

The San Francisco bank's interest expenses continue to rise as depositors switch to higher-yielding options. At the same time, soft loan demand from business customers is putting a lid on how much interest Wells is collecting from borrowers.

Loan data spanning nearly a decade can be matched with other statistics from the influential government-related mortgage buyers to assess performance.

Some opposition to new allowances for attorney opinion letters may not be accounting for the fact these aren't your grandfather's AOLs, a law firm report claims.

The New York Stock Exchange has suspended trading in the FOA warrants, although the common stock is still active on the board.

First Foundation will use the large investment to shrink its multifamily loan portfolio, which has weighed down its earnings since interest rates began rising.

The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks executive shares his thoughts on a particularly active period for advances, and system reviews with a lot riding on them.

Advocates and critics weigh in on condo title-risk mitigants that cost less upfront than traditional insurance as climate risks add to broader coverage costs.

The motion calls upon the judge to rule quickly on an Administrative Procedures Act claim involving a bank's right to reverse mortgage collateral.

Investors laying claim to 19.3% of Voxtur Analytics common stock had attempted to add new nominees, but instead the company affirmed a downsized board.

The company has enough liquidity to support its short-term real estate finance lending business without the additional funds.

The agency is looking to improve liquidity for its reverse mortgage-backed securities issuers who have to buy back loans.

Part of the proceeds will be used to pay down a credit facility, which is then being refinanced and the principal reduced.