Three classes of HSI Asset Securitization Corp. 2006-WMC1 mortgage pass-through certificates have been placed on Rating Watch Negative by Fitch Ratings.The affected securities are classes M-8, M-9, and M-10. In addition, Fitch affirmed the ratings on eight other classes in the transaction. The negative rating actions were attributed to a deterioration in the relationship between credit enhancement and expected losses, and the fact that the overcollateralization amount is approximately 30% short of its target amount. Fitch can be found on the Web at http://www.fitchratings.com.
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Three more states passed title fraud legislation this past quarter, but over two dozen states are either still mulling reforms or have no relevant statutes.
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Industry economists and analysts were predicting single digit quarter-to-quarter gains, but a trio of large banks had an over 30% rise in mortgage volume.
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The shift, which is in line with a similar one by other regulators, could be significant for mortgage businesses that work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Jumbo lending helped offset a decline in June's credit numbers, as government-backed programs noticeably contracted, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
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Colorado homeowners pay the highest premiums at $463 a month, as insurance costs now exceed property taxes in 15 states, LendingTree found.
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CPI inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, but the slower rate of increase gives the central bank time to weigh the best course of action.
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