American Business Financial Services Inc., Bala Cynwyd, Pa., has closed a $450 million fixed-rate mortgage loan securitization via three subsidiaries.The real estate mortgage investment conduit deal, ABFS Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-1, was the largest ever by the company. It was increased from $400 million at the request of Bear Stearns & Co. Inc., the lead manager, and Credit Suisse First Boston, the co-manager, in order to accommodate demand, ABFS said. The company's three subsidiaries are American Business Credit Inc., Upland Mortgage, and American Business Mortgage Services Inc. The company's website address is http://www.abfsonline.com.
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The serial entrepreneur, who also created Rapid Reporting and American Transfer & Trust, plans to remain active in industry causes, a LinkedIn post said.
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Almost 45% of buyers received a seller concession this summer, while more than 15% saw a reduction in the asking price to go along with it, according to Redfin.
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With 55% of homeowners planning to renovate rather than relocate, demand for home improvement capital will be strong even if the purchase market slows further.
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Last week's bond market turmoil continued leading up to the FOMC decision on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year fixed to near or over 7%, depending on the source.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission said Rule 14a-8 exceeds its statutory authority and intrudes on matters of state law. Shareholder advocacy groups, however, argue that repealing the rule could reduce transparency.
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Brian Johnson's nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advanced to the full Senate Thursday morning in a party-line vote.
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