Fannie Mae's new chief executive Michael Williams has recruited three bankers from outside the company to serve as his executive vice presidents in key posts. Timothy Mayopoulos from Bank of America will serve as EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary. Edward G. Watson from Citicorp will be Fannie's new EVP for operations and technology. And Kenneth J. Phelan from Wachovia Corp. will be EVP for risk management.
The new Stratmor study sizes up a part of the business that has become an acquisition target and examines what players who use third parties to service want.
The Mortgage Bankers Association says the three-day post-close period is redundant, but consumer groups called it vital for borrowers and required by law.
Homeowners won't trade in their cheap mortgages so lenders keep finding other ways to reach that equity. Bond buyers keep showing up.
The filing alleges TWO executives engaged in a "stealth mission" to get the deal canceled, including subverting participation in a March shareholder vote.
One of three Federal Open Market Committee members to vote for a higher federal funds rate last month, the Cleveland Fed president is undeterred by the labor force decline in July.
Some equity and credit agency researchers have lowered their sights in line with market changes, but their forecasts suggest stability for those that pivot.
