Forty-one certificates from 13 securitizations issued by First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust have been placed on review for possible downgrade by Moody's Investors Service.In addition, three classes were placed on review for possible upgrade. "The actions are based on the analysis of the credit enhancement provided by subordination, overcollateralization, and excess spread relative to the expected loss," Moody's said. The collateral consists primarily of first-lien, subprime fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgage loans (except for one transaction backed by closed-end second-lien mortgage loans).
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Also, the Broker Action Coalition announced Jamie Cavanaugh as its next CEO, while Dark Matter Technologies added two new members to its leadership team.
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Two online ads promise Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are working to boost purchase applications but it's unclear whether they signal interest in a stock offering.
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Weak refi demand is pushing lenders to lean on servicing income, as tighter execution spreads and higher MSR values shift the industry's sell/retain calculus
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Chad Smith departs the lender in a transition phase, after helping Better to generate 2.5 times growth in total revenue and funded loan volume since 2024.
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has barred 51 people from working with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac this year, the most suspensions in any calendar year.
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