Class B3 of DLJ Mortgage Acceptance Corp. series 1994-3 mortgage pass-through certificates has been downgraded from CCC/DR2 to C/DR3 by Fitch Ratings. Fitch also affirmed the ratings on 10 classes from four DLJ transactions. The downgrade was based on deterioration in the relationship between credit enhancement and expected losses, the rating agency said. The collateral consists of fixed- and hybrid adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans.
Markets are still pricing in an increase in the federal funds rate later this month, but Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr said his vote will depend on incoming unemployment and inflation data.
The nation's largest homebuilder is fending off accusations that it misled home buyers on their escrow estimates and saddled them with steep increases.
Also, South River Mortgage appointed Tyler Plack as its next CEO, while First American Home Warranty welcomed Jason Gritters as its chief revenue officer.
A continuing resolution to fund the government through mid-December would prevent the White House from blocking grants — including some in the banking sector — to states and municipalities that voted against President Donald Trump.
Bank of America Securities research shows this sector has had its best year since at least 2017, but some trends in the market point to a need for caution.
