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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The serial entrepreneur, who also created Rapid Reporting and American Transfer & Trust, plans to remain active in industry causes, a LinkedIn post said.
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Almost 45% of buyers received a seller concession this summer, while more than 15% saw a reduction in the asking price to go along with it, according to Redfin.
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With 55% of homeowners planning to renovate rather than relocate, demand for home improvement capital will be strong even if the purchase market slows further.
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Last week's bond market turmoil continued leading up to the FOMC decision on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year fixed to near or over 7%, depending on the source.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission said Rule 14a-8 exceeds its statutory authority and intrudes on matters of state law. Shareholder advocacy groups, however, argue that repealing the rule could reduce transparency.
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Brian Johnson's nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advanced to the full Senate Thursday morning in a party-line vote.
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