Class B-1 of Metropolitan Mortgage series 2000-B has been downgraded from BB to B by Fitch Ratings.In addition, Fitch affirmed the ratings on four other classes in the deal. The rating agency attributed the downgrade to "significantly" increased losses that have depleted the overcollateralization.
Christopher Peterson, a law professor at the University of Utah and former senior advisors at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is the latest top hire for a Democratic state stepping up consumer protection.
U.S. District Judge James Robart found the complaint lacked statutory standing for a RESPA claim and the plaintiffs failed to identify any deceptive conduct.
The sale comes several months after private equity firm Hale Capital Partners acquired the financially troubled company formerly known as Voxtur Analytics.
Meanwhile, MISMO has updated its guide to incorporate the updated scores for use with mortgage insurers and VantageScore Solutions rolls out a new model, 5.0.
The real estate investment trust struggled with legacy assets and its bottom line, but sees a path forward with non-QM, third-party originations and AI.
While U.S. home values fell in real terms for the 12th consecutive month, voices say slow inventory growth has flipped the script away from the south and towards east metros.
