Three classes of Ocwen Residential MBS Corp. mortgage-backed securities have been downgraded by have Fitch Ratings.The downgrades were as follows: Ocwen 1998-R3, class B-2, from BBB to BB; Ocwen 1999-R1 Group A, class B-5A, from B to CCC; and Ocwen 1999-R1 Group F, class B-4, from BB to B. Fitch also placed class B-1 of Ocwen 1998-R3 on Rating Watch Negative and affirmed the ratings on 26 classes from the aforementioned deals plus Ocwen 1998-R1 and Ocwen 1998-R2. The downgrades were attributed to loss levels and high delinquencies relative to applicable credit support as of the May 25 distribution date. Fitch can be found online at http://www.fitchratings.com.
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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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