Class B-4 of Bear Stearns Mortgage Securities Inc. mortgage pass-through certificates, series 1997-6 FRM, has been downgraded from CCC to C by Fitch Ratings.The rating agency also upgraded two classes in the deal and affirmed the ratings on three other classes in the FRM and ARM segments of the transaction. The downgrade was attributed to credit enhancement levels relative to loss expectations. Fitch can be found on the Web at http://www.fitchratings.com.
Loandepot is arguing that its local rival, West Capital Lending, has no standing to sue it over the statute meant to protect consumers from predatory lending.
Christopher Peterson, a law professor at the University of Utah and former senior advisors at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is the latest top hire for a Democratic state stepping up consumer protection.
U.S. District Judge James Robart found the complaint lacked statutory standing for a RESPA claim and the plaintiffs failed to identify any deceptive conduct.
The sale comes several months after private equity firm Hale Capital Partners acquired the financially troubled company formerly known as Voxtur Analytics.
Meanwhile, MISMO has updated its guide to incorporate the updated scores for use with mortgage insurers and VantageScore Solutions rolls out a new model, 5.0.
The real estate investment trust struggled with legacy assets and its bottom line, but sees a path forward with non-QM, third-party originations and AI.
