Helios AMC LLC, San Francisco, has been assigned a special servicer rating of CSS3 for commercial mortgage-backed securities by Fitch Ratings. The rating reflects "the extensive workout experience of the company's veteran management team, its thorough policies and procedures, and the development of its robust special servicing system," Fitch said. Fitch rates commercial mortgage servicers on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest rating.
Also, South River Mortgage appointed Tyler Plack as its next CEO, while First American Home Warranty welcomed Jason Gritters as its chief revenue officer.
A continuing resolution to fund the government through mid-December would prevent the White House from blocking grants — including some in the banking sector — to states and municipalities that voted against President Donald Trump.
Bank of America Securities research shows this sector has had its best year since at least 2017, but some trends in the market point to a need for caution.
Besides the opportunities in build-to-rent housing for mortgage originators, credit profile of single-family rental loans should improve, Morningstar DBRS said.
The homebuilding giant reported two separate cyber incidents this year, with the most recent breach of its mortgage unit affecting more than 348,000 individuals.
The move threatens IMBs and outside loan originators who rely on real estate agents for referrals, as the company aims to keep borrowers within its platform.