Class B of First Union Home Equity Loan Series 1997-2 has been downgraded from BB-minus to CCC by Fitch Ratings.The rating action was attributed to the poor performance of the underlying collateral in the deal. Losses have been higher than expected and have resulted in the depletion of overcollateralization, Fitch said. The rating agency can be found online at http://www.fitchratings.com.
Loandepot is arguing that its local rival, West Capital Lending, has no standing to sue it over the statute meant to protect consumers from predatory lending.
Christopher Peterson, a law professor at the University of Utah and former senior advisors at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is the latest top hire for a Democratic state stepping up consumer protection.
U.S. District Judge James Robart found the complaint lacked statutory standing for a RESPA claim and the plaintiffs failed to identify any deceptive conduct.
The sale comes several months after private equity firm Hale Capital Partners acquired the financially troubled company formerly known as Voxtur Analytics.
Meanwhile, MISMO has updated its guide to incorporate the updated scores for use with mortgage insurers and VantageScore Solutions rolls out a new model, 5.0.
The real estate investment trust struggled with legacy assets and its bottom line, but sees a path forward with non-QM, third-party originations and AI.
