Two certificates from SG Mortgage Securities Trust 2006-FRE1 have been downgraded by Moody's Investors Service.Class M-10 was downgraded from Ba1 to Ba2, and class M-11 was downgraded from Ba2 to B2. The reason for the downgrades is that credit enhancement levels may be low given the projected losses on the underlying pools, Moody's said. The transaction " has built up a large delinquency pipeline of approximately 13% in foreclosure" and real estate owned compared with the available overcollateralization, according to the rating agency. The deal consists of subprime, primarily first-lien, adjustable- and fixed-rate loans.
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The Long Island-based bank hasn't been profitable in eight quarters, but executives maintain that it's on the right path, citing more loan book diversity, lower expenses and an improved margin.
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This is the second acquisition deal Old Republic has been involved in this year, after selling its title production business in January.
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While expectations that another federal rate cut is on the way next week, other economic trends may be having a larger influence on mortgage lending.
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Home loan players are diverting technology budgets to cover back-office operations, after big spending in a downcycle, counter to historical patterns.
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Decreased homeowner equity corresponds to recent declining prices reported by leading housing researchers, but tappable amounts still sit near record highs.
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In addition, John Roscoe and Brandon Hamara have been appointed co-presidents at the government-sponsored enterprise, effective immediately.
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