Morgan Stanley plans to launch a jumbo and alternative-A credit mortgage conduit in June that will expand the Wall Street firm's range of loan products in this area, sources have told MortgageWire.Morgan Stanley, which has previously been active in the subprime and subperforming loan areas, plans to utilize approximately 10 production offices covering its mortgage correspondents across the country in the new effort. Key personnel from Morgan Stanley said the conduit is part of the firm's efforts to provide a larger range of products to investors and to become one of the top three players in the whole-loan collateralized mortgage obligation business within two years.
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The serial entrepreneur, who also created Rapid Reporting and American Transfer & Trust, plans to remain active in industry causes, a LinkedIn post said.
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Almost 45% of buyers received a seller concession this summer, while more than 15% saw a reduction in the asking price to go along with it, according to Redfin.
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With 55% of homeowners planning to renovate rather than relocate, demand for home improvement capital will be strong even if the purchase market slows further.
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Last week's bond market turmoil continued leading up to the FOMC decision on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year fixed to near or over 7%, depending on the source.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission said Rule 14a-8 exceeds its statutory authority and intrudes on matters of state law. Shareholder advocacy groups, however, argue that repealing the rule could reduce transparency.
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Brian Johnson's nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advanced to the full Senate Thursday morning in a party-line vote.
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