While affirming certain debt ratings for Cendant Corp. and its PHH Corp. subsidiary, Fitch Ratings says the outlook for the ratings of both firms is "negative."Fitch said the weak outlook for the travel sector weighed heavily on the negative outlook for Cendant, and that the action against Cendant affects the rating of mortgage subsidiary PHH. Fitch also said that the "cyclicality of the mortgage business" and the potential impact of current interest rates on the firm's mortgage servicing rights are factors in the negative outlook.
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Christopher J. Gallo, formerly of NJ Lenders Corp., generated billions of dollars in loan volume over a five-year stretch that prosecutors scrutinized.
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The Wall Street Journal reported federal whistleblower allegations exist, citing unnamed sources and viewed documents, but the firm said it has seen no proof.
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The homebuilder's net income for the second quarter was half of what it was a year ago but a seasonal lift improved results relative to the first quarter.
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Fintech GoodLeap is buying homeowner relationships for renovation loans with rewards and originators competing on rate alone may be behind.
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The mortgage technology unit of Intercontinental Exchange reported a return to profitability in the second quarter, as revenues continued their recent rise.
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The 30-year fixed rate mortgage is at its highest point in 51 weeks with a divergence in forecasts for what happens between now and the end of the year.
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