Three classes of Lehman Brothers Inc.'s commercial mortgage pass-through certificates, series 2006-CCL-C2, have been downgraded by Fitch Ratings and removed from Rating Watch Negative. The downgrades were as follows: class M, from BBB-minus to BB-plus; class ASH-1, from BBB to BB-plus; and class ASH-2, from BBB-minus to BB-plus. Fitch also upgraded one class and affirmed the ratings on five other classes in the deal. The downgrade to class M was attributed to the transfer of the Village Oaks loan to special servicing and the likelihood that associated fees and expenses will cause interest shortfalls. The other downgrades were attributed to "the likely accrual of special servicing fees on the Avalon at Seven Hills loan."
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The Senate passed a bipartisan housing package, which includes certain community bank provisions, in an 85-5 vote. The House is set to vote on the package Wednesday.
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Ralo uses artificial intelligence to automate the entire process, saving consumers money by cutting out commissioned loan officers, processors and underwriters.
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William Isaac led the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. through the banking and thrift crises of the 1980s and was a frequent commentator on bank regulation after his time in public service.
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The longtime Federal Reserve chair served under four presidents and presided over the deregulatory and pro-market push of the 1990s and early 2000s that set the stage for the 2008 mortgage crisis.
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Life insurers have offloaded long-term policyholder liabilities into offshore reinsurance and captive subsidiaries, raising concerns over state oversight of opaque investment vehicles and whether insurers have adequately funded claims.
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