Nonperforming assets at Downey Financial of Newport Beach, Calif., climbed to 13.24% at the end of April, a 45% increase over the past three months. At month's end, Downey had $13.15 billion in assets on its balance sheet which means $1.74 billion are in some stage of delinquency. Roughly 4.6% of its assets fall into a category it calls "performing trouble debt restructurings." During the month Downey originated $281.7 million in new one-to-four family loans, compared to $232.1 million in March. The thrift services $5.44 billion in loans for others.
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A continuing resolution to fund the government through mid-December would prevent the White House from blocking grants — including some in the banking sector — to states and municipalities that voted against President Donald Trump.
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Bank of America Securities research shows this sector has had its best year since at least 2017, but some trends in the market point to a need for caution.
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Besides the opportunities in build-to-rent housing for mortgage originators, credit profile of single-family rental loans should improve, Morningstar DBRS said.
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The homebuilding giant reported two separate cyber incidents this year, with the most recent breach of its mortgage unit affecting more than 348,000 individuals.
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The move threatens IMBs and outside loan originators who rely on real estate agents for referrals, as the company aims to keep borrowers within its platform.
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's much anticipated speech at the Jackson Hole meeting reinforced past comments about reducing communications around forward guidance.
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