Four classes of BankAmerica Manufactured Housing Contract Trust securities have been downgraded by Fitch Ratings.The downgrades were as follows: series 1995-BA1, class B-1, from B to CCC; series 1997-1, class M, from CCC to C; series 1997-2, class M, from CCC to C; and series 1998-2, class B-1, from CCC to C. In addition, the ratings on 14 classes in six BankAmerica MH deals were affirmed. Fitch attributed the downgrades to higher-than-expected losses that have caused "significant" interest shortfalls. Fitch can be found online at http://www.fitchratings.com.
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The bank is accusing its fintech rival of racketeering for raiding its offices across nine states and stealing an untold amount of confidential information.
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Lenders may not be able to fully respond to the broader government-sponsored enterprises' rollout of VantageScore 4.0 yet but there is one thing they can do now.
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Sellers are easing demands as rates hit 15-month highs, giving buyers leverage. Originators: target sideline buyers before next week's Fed hike lifts rates further.
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The decrease in jumbo availability accounted for much of the drop in the latest mortgage credit index, as conforming and government offerings were unchanged.
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The consumer price index rose 0.4% last month, in line with July's reading. For a monetary policy committee that has been split on inflation, the inconclusive report will compel the Fed to make a call on whether to raise interest rates or stay put.
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Abacus Federal Savings Bank in Chinatown scrambled to reopen in the days following the World Trade Center attacks. The exercise resulted in the bank's first disaster-recovery plan.
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