UBS and Wachovia Securities have separately named new global heads for their fixed-income units, whose responsibilities include mortgage-related securities. UBS has named Carsten Kengeter as global head of fixed income, currencies, and commodities within its investment bank, and Wachovia has named Craig Overlander as managing director and global head of fixed income. (Mr. Overlander will assume his post on Sept. 15.) Mr. Kengeter was previously a partner and co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities division for Asia ex-Japan, with responsibility for all FICC products. Mr. Overlander was previously managing director and co-head of fixed income at Bear Stearns.
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A 10-state coalition is asking a federal court to put a halt to the OCC's rules which pre-empt laws on banks paying interest on mortgage escrow deposits.
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Southwest leaders cited Varun Krishna's technology and financial leadership as key factors behind his new appointment to its board of directors.
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A record percentage of homeowners renewing their insurance policy saw their fee decrease, up from 7.4% last year, according to Matic's mid-year trends report.
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The new Stratmor study sizes up a part of the business that has become an acquisition target and examines what players who use third parties to service want.
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The Mortgage Bankers Association says the three-day post-close period is redundant, but consumer groups called it vital for borrowers and required by law.
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Homeowners won't trade in their cheap mortgages so lenders keep finding other ways to reach that equity. Bond buyers keep showing up.
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