Former mortgage bond executive Jeff Kronthal has returned to Merrill Lynch as a consultant, the company has confirmed.Mr. Kronthal will be advising the firm on issues that include portfolios in the subprime mortgage and collateralized debt obligation areas, a spokeswoman said. He left the company in 2006 in the wake of subprime mortgage concerns.
The ex-worker who was terminated for unprofessional conduct has allegedly disparaged the brokerage and is refusing to return loan files and leads.
A 10-state coalition is asking a federal court to put a halt to the OCC's rules which pre-empt laws on banks paying interest on mortgage escrow deposits.
Southwest leaders cited Varun Krishna's technology and financial leadership as key factors behind his new appointment to its board of directors.
A record percentage of homeowners renewing their insurance policy saw their fee decrease, up from 7.4% last year, according to Matic's mid-year trends report.
The new Stratmor study sizes up a part of the business that has become an acquisition target and examines what players who use third parties to service want.
The Mortgage Bankers Association says the three-day post-close period is redundant, but consumer groups called it vital for borrowers and required by law.