Twenty-nine classes from 10 Credit Suisse First Boston Home Equity Asset Trust transactions have been downgraded by Fitch Ratings.In addition, the ratings on 97 classes from 18 CSFB HEAT transactions have been affirmed. The downgrades were attributed to a deterioration in the relationship between credit enhancement and loss expectations. The rating agency said the collateral backing the transactions consists of first- and second-lien fixed- and adjustable-rate subprime mortgage loans. The rating agency can be found online at http://www.fitchratings.com.
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Also, the Broker Action Coalition announced Jamie Cavanaugh as its next CEO, while Dark Matter Technologies added two new members to its leadership team.
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Two online ads promise Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are working to boost purchase applications but it's unclear whether they signal interest in a stock offering.
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Weak refi demand is pushing lenders to lean on servicing income, as tighter execution spreads and higher MSR values shift the industry's sell/retain calculus
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Chad Smith departs the lender in a transition phase, after helping Better to generate 2.5 times growth in total revenue and funded loan volume since 2024.
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has barred 51 people from working with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac this year, the most suspensions in any calendar year.
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