Class M of American Business Financial Services mortgage pass-through certificates series 2003-2 has been downgraded from AA to A-plus and removed from Rating Watch Negative by Fitch Ratings.Fitch also affirmed the triple A rating of class A in the deal. The downgrade was attributed to the recent downgrade of Radian Asset Assurance Inc.'s insurer financial strength rating to A-plus. The rating of class M is based on a guarantee from Radian Asset Assurance. The collateral for the transaction generally consists of first- and second-lien home equity loans.
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Retail lender Rate separately launched yet another non-mortgage brand, with outdoor saunas and other furnishings following a high-end performance wear line.
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June purchase demand strengthened, refinances remained steady and pull-through improved, reversing May losses.
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The move is designed to align the two Utah-based businesses under a single unique name and comes two years after the bank acquired the home lender in 2024.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said at an event Thursday that conducting monetary policy actions through a third party would improve efficiency and make markets stronger.
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The Rithm subsidiary plans to reduce its involvement in decentralized operations through an agreement with the American Pacific Mortgage affiliate.
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A week after falling to its lowest point since mid-May, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage turned higher as the 10-year Treasury rose 15 basis points since June.
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