Class B-3 of Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII Inc.'s series 1998-AQ1 mortgage pass-through certificates has been downgraded from BB to B by Standard & Poor's.The rating agency also raised its ratings on 12 classes from five Salomon Brothers deals and affirmed its ratings on 158 classes from 48 deals. S&P said the downgrade resulted from the erosion of the class's credit support. "This transaction has been realizing net losses, averaging approximately $334,000 per month during the most recent 12 months, while total delinquencies averaged approximately 14.20% per month during the same period," S&P said.
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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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