Twenty-two tranches from four subprime deals issued by Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust in 2004 and 2005 have been downgraded by Moody's Investors Service. The downgrades were based on an "analysis of the credit enhancement provided by subordination, overcollateralization and excess spread relative to expected losses," Moody's said. The transactions are backed primarily by first-lien, fixed- and adjustable-rate subprime mortgage loans.
The real-estate services firm has purchased a title search company and affiliate just months after buying the Mortgage Contracting Services division from MCS.
Workforce solutions firm 3N Performance agreed to a Washington consent order after officials found it had engaged in unlicensed processing and underwriting.
Markets are still pricing in an increase in the federal funds rate later this month, but Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr said his vote will depend on incoming unemployment and inflation data.
The nation's largest homebuilder is fending off accusations that it misled home buyers on their escrow estimates and saddled them with steep increases.
Also, South River Mortgage appointed Tyler Plack as its next CEO, while First American Home Warranty welcomed Jason Gritters as its chief revenue officer.
