Three classes of Structured Asset Securities Corp. residential mortgage-backed certificates have been downgraded by Fitch Ratings.The downgrades were as follows: series 1999-SP1 pools 1, 2, and 3, class B, from BBB to BB-plus; series 2002-BC1, class M3, from CCC/DR2 to CC/DR2; and series 2002-HF2, class B2, from B to CC/DR2. In addition, the Distressed Recovery rating of series 2003-BC2 class B2 was changed from DR6 to DR2. Fitch also upgraded two SASCO classes and affirmed the ratings on 49 classes from 15 SASCO deals. Fitch attributed the downgrades to deterioration in the relationship between credit enhancement and expected losses.
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Also, the Broker Action Coalition announced Jamie Cavanaugh as its next CEO, while Dark Matter Technologies added two new members to its leadership team.
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Two online ads promise Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are working to boost purchase applications but it's unclear whether they signal interest in a stock offering.
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Weak refi demand is pushing lenders to lean on servicing income, as tighter execution spreads and higher MSR values shift the industry's sell/retain calculus
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Chad Smith departs the lender in a transition phase, after helping Better to generate 2.5 times growth in total revenue and funded loan volume since 2024.
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has barred 51 people from working with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac this year, the most suspensions in any calendar year.
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