Five classes of Red Mountain Funding LLC's commercial mortgage pass-through certificates, series 1997-1, have been downgraded by Fitch Ratings and three others are being placed on watch for a possible downgrade.The downgrades were as follows: $6.4 million class D to BB+ from BBB; $3.2 million class E to BB from BBB-; $8.7 million class F to CCC from BB; $4.0 million class G to CC from B-; and $4.0 million class H to C from CC. Fitch placed classes C, D and E on watch for possible downgrade and removed classes F and G from watch. In addition, Fitch reported that $58.7 million class A-2 remained steady at AAA, interest-only class X-2 also remained steady at AAA; $10.3 million class B remained steady at AA+; and $8.7 million class C remained steady at A+. The downgrades are due to uncertainty related to the resolution of the Fairfield pool (12%). The Fairfield pool, secured by four nursing facilities in Connecticut and operated by Lexington Healthcare Group, is currently 90+ days delinquent. After Lexington filed bankruptcy in March 2003, a receiver appointed by the state was installed at the properties. To date, one of the facilities has been closed. The special servicer is evaluating workout options and large losses are expected. However, since there are several properties in this loan, it might take a while before the loss on this loan is realized. The placement of classes C, D and E on rating watch negative is due to increasing interest shortfalls and the concern with the Fairfield loan.
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A federal judge in Texas dismissed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's medical debt rule and prohibited states from passing their own laws prohibiting medical debt on credit reports.
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Dr. Mark Calabria takes on the additional role of chief statistician of the United States; retired Ally Bank executive Diane Morais has joined First Citizens Bancshares' board of directors; MainStreet Bank has promoted Alex Vari to chief financial officer; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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While refinances are behind the latest increases, the pace of purchase activity may be a stronger indicator of where the housing market sits.
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The share of economists expecting a September rate reduction grew in the July Wolters Kluwer survey, but the October or later percentage also increased.
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Rising home prices and softening sales offer a mixed view of a market that some say is shifting to favor buyers.
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The notes are backed by home improvement installment loans originated by approved dealers in Foundation Finance Company's network.
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