Class H of Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc. commercial mortgage pass-through certificates, series 1998-XL, has been downgraded from BBB-minus to BB-minus by Fitch Ratings and placed on Rating Watch Negative. Fitch also affirmed the ratings on five other classes in the deal. The downgrade was attributed to an increase in expected losses from a real-estate-owned asset, the Charlestowne Mall in St. Charles, Ill.
New York Life's investment arm is buying a majority stake in Verus' parent, as higher rates draw insurers to non-QM. Lenders should expect deeper-pocketed buyers and competition.
The agreement expands the top-5 bank servicer's relationship with the technology company, claiming it brings its full portfolio to the MSP platform.
The typical mortgage company is well behind the average fintech, insurance company and bank in terms of AI development and maturity, according to a new survey.
Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr said artificial intelligence has not yet had a material impact on the labor market, but governments and businesses should be prepared nonetheless.
DRB Group is partnering with Acrisure Mortgage and Alta Home Lending to start two mortgage joint ventures set to open in January 2027, the company announced.
Servicers may need to use some of their less common risk management tactics rather than solely relying on borrowers holding significant equity, Andy Walden said.
