Delta Funding, Woodbury, New York, has sold $475 million of closed-end home equity loan-backed securities priced in seven parts by underwriters led by Lehman Brothers Inc. and co-managed by Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation and by Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. The deal was structured using a 100% surety wrap credit enhancement by MBIA Insurance Corporation.Delta originates home equity loans primarily in 22 states through a network of approximately 1,150 brokers and correspondents as well as through 15 Fidelity Mortgage retail offices in nine states.
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Over one-third of the Wolters Kluwer survey participants believe the next Fed move will be to boost short-term rates, but most expect one cut next year.
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The National Association of Home Builders Remodeling Market Index for the second quarter posted a reading of 61, a one-point decline from the first quarter.
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The new Mortgage Bankers Association research adds to debate over whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should allow a less costly alternative to the tri-merge.
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Wide regional variances appeared in housing-start activity in 2025, when the traditional leading builder markets all saw numbers decline by as much as 15%.
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The bill, which passed with wide bipartisan support, will become law at midnight if President Donald Trump doesn't veto it.
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Total application volume fell by over 13.000 units on a month-to-month basis, with declines in purchase and refinance activity, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said.
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