First Republic Bank, San Francisco, has priced a $65 million offering of depositary shares representing interests in preferred stock.Each depositary share has a liquidation preference of $25 and represents 1/40th of a share of 6.70% noncumulative perpetual series A preferred stock. First Republic, which specializes in real estate lending and certain other financial services, can be found on the Web at http://www.firstrepublic.com.
Earlier in the day, the company confirmed it made staffing reductions as it aligns its cost structure with its technology investments to help operations.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh acknowledged that his limited guidance might have been a factor in rising market rates, but said whatever increased volatility can be attributed to the changes is more than offset by the benefit of a more nimble central bank.
While buyers' leverage now spans 41 of the 50 largest metros, starter-home sales fell 5.4% amid affordability concerns.
Economic uncertainty is turning into 2026's defining theme that dictates housing market trends, according to over one-third of lenders surveyed by HomeLight.
The approvals expand BSI's ability to support Ginnie Mae-backed digital mortgage assets across securitization and servicing, the company said.
For the second consecutive quarter, the real estate investment trust recorded GAAP net income as it prepares to be acquired by CrossCountry Mortgage.
