Seventeen classes from six Structured Asset Securities Corp. residential mortgage-backed securitizations have been downgraded by Fitch Ratings.In addition, the Distressed Recovery ratings on two SASCO classes were lowered. Fitch also affirmed the ratings on 59 classes from six SASCO deals. The downgrades were attributed to a deterioration in the relationship between credit enhancement and loss expectations. The pools consist of conventional, fixed-rate, fully amortizing and balloon, second-lien residential mortgage loans, Fitch said.
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Also, the Broker Action Coalition announced Jamie Cavanaugh as its next CEO, while Dark Matter Technologies added two new members to its leadership team.
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Two online ads promise Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are working to boost purchase applications but it's unclear whether they signal interest in a stock offering.
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Weak refi demand is pushing lenders to lean on servicing income, as tighter execution spreads and higher MSR values shift the industry's sell/retain calculus
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Chad Smith departs the lender in a transition phase, after helping Better to generate 2.5 times growth in total revenue and funded loan volume since 2024.
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has barred 51 people from working with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac this year, the most suspensions in any calendar year.
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