Class B-5 of Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust series 2005-1 has been placed on Rating Watch Negative by Fitch Ratings. Fitch also affirmed the ratings on 16 other classes in three Wells Fargo transactions. The negative rating action was attributed to deterioration in the relationship between credit enhancement and expected losses. The underlying collateral consists of conventional first mortgage loans. Fitch can be found online at http://www.fitchratings.com.
The Rithm subsidiary plans to reduce its involvement in decentralized operations through an agreement with the American Pacific Mortgage affiliate.
A week after falling to its lowest point since mid-May, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage turned higher as the 10-year Treasury rose 15 basis points since June.
Realtor.com's latest forecast projects prices will grow 1.2% in 2026, lower than its original estimate of 2.2% and well below the current pace of inflation.
A new class action lawsuit accuses the banking giant of failing to lower borrowers' interest rates following a series of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
The fintech's Figure Connect private credit loan exchange has grown to account for 56% of total consumer marketplace activity in early 2026.
However, for the second quarter, increased home purchase mortgage activity contributed to an industry-wide 11% increase in agency securitizations, BTIG said.
