Bank of America plans to sell $460 million of mortgage securities backed by commercial real estate loans without relying on a Treasury program to aid lending in that market. According to Bloomberg, the security is backed by mortgages on office and industrial properties in Florida. The bonds are split into four portions, the largest of which is $350 million of top-rated debt. Fortress Investment Group LLC is the sponsor of the transaction.
Industry economists and analysts were predicting single digit quarter-to-quarter gains, but a trio of large banks had an over 30% rise in mortgage volume.
The shift, which is in line with a similar one by other regulators, could be significant for mortgage businesses that work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Jumbo lending helped offset a decline in June's credit numbers, as government-backed programs noticeably contracted, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Colorado homeowners pay the highest premiums at $463 a month, as insurance costs now exceed property taxes in 15 states, LendingTree found.
CPI inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, but the slower rate of increase gives the central bank time to weigh the best course of action.
Movement Mortgage added to its operations leadership and Click n' Close named a new chief information officer.
