Three classes of Structured Asset Securities Corp. series 2003-AL1 mortgage pass-through certificates have been downgraded by Fitch Ratings.The downgrades were as follows: class B3, from BBB to BBB-minus; class B4, from BB to B (and placed on Rating Watch Negative); and class B5, from B to B-minus/DR1 (and removed from Rating Watch Negative). Fitch said the negative rating actions were based on deterioration in the relationship between credit enhancement and expected losses.
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The massive mortgage business saw a first quarter profit mitigated by nearly $300 million in hedging losses.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has seen excessive property-inspection charges, fees that loan mods should eliminate and improper line-item labels.
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Michael Tannenbaum, whose experience in the financial services industry spans over 15 years, has a track record of helping companies scale and grow.
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A majority of consumers earning more than $100,000 annually said they were concerned about their own ability to purchase a home, demonstrating how affordability issues are impacting those at many socioeconomic levels, the University of Michigan study found.
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The nonbank's results add to other indications that the first quarter's "higher for longer" rate scenario had an upside for efficient servicing operations.
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The latest rate increases contributed to a 1% drop in purchases from the previous week and 15% annually, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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