Three certificates from two GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust deals have been placed under review for possible downgrade by Moody's Investors Service.The affected securities are class B5 of series 2002-1 and classes B-2 and B-3 of series 2005-LT1. In addition, Moody's placed three certificates from one GSMPS deal under review for possible upgrade. Moody's attributed the negative rating actions to credit enhancement levels that are low given the projected losses on the underlying pools. The transactions consist of securitizations of re-performing and nonperforming loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, virtually all of which were repurchased from Ginnie Mae pools, Moody's said.
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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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