Thomas J. Wurtz will step down as chief financial officer of Wachovia Corp., Charlotte, N.C., after a successor has been named, according to the company. Wachovia said it will immediately launch a search for a replacement. The reason for Mr. Wurtz's decision to step down was not disclosed. He served as the company's treasurer for seven years before becoming CFO two-and-a-half years ago, Wachovia said. The company can be found on the Web at http://www.wachovia.com.
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.
Southwest leaders cited Varun Krishna's technology and financial leadership as key factors behind his new appointment to its board of directors.
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.
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.
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.
Homeowners won't trade in their cheap mortgages so lenders keep finding other ways to reach that equity. Bond buyers keep showing up.
