Fitch Ratings has downgraded two classes of First Union Home Equity Loan Trust issues.Class B of series 1997-1 and class B of series 1997-2 were downgraded from BBB-minus to BB-minus. Fitch said it downgraded the classes because losses have been higher than expected and have resulted in the depletion of overcollateralization.
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.
