Reuters, Feb. 14, 2017–Lucia MutikaniU.S. producer prices rose more than expected in January, recording their largest gain in four years amid increases in the cost of energy products and some services, but a strong dollar continued to keep underlying inflation tame.
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CRE Market Faces Little Risk of Collapse
Scotsman Guide, Feb. 14, 2017Despite reaching dizzying new price peaks that far top those during the last bubble a decade ago, commercial real estate is not grossly overvalued today or likely headed for a collapse, market watchers told Scotsman Guide News.
At Seattle Low-Income-Housing Lottery, Anxious Crowd Hopes and Frets
Seattle Times, Feb. 13, 2017–Daniel Beekman Inexpensive housing is so scarce in Seattle that competing for an affordable apartment is like playing the lottery.
The CMBS Wall of Maturities-Cracking the CMBS Code
National Real Estate Investor, Feb. 13, 2017–Debra JacksonThe commercial mortgage-backed securities resolution strategy that a lender will most likely accept is the one that, in its sole opinion, maximizes recovery to the bondholders.
Tips For Making Clean MSR Transfers
Servicing Management, Feb. 13, 2017–Pam ForresterAs high-yielding assets, mortgage servicing rights make for attractive investments, but also pose a challenge that can be best viewed as a game of risk and reward.
Better Know a Lobbyist: Q&A with Bill Killmer of Mortgage Bankers Association
The Real Deal (N.Y.), Feb. 13, 2017–Will ParkerPolitical strategist talks Dodd-Frank, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac and the “Trump Effect.”
The White-Hot Market has a Dark Side
Banker & Tradesman, Feb. 13, 2017Mike Fratantoni, chief economist and vice president of research for the Mortgage Bankers Association, expects mortgage interest rates to rise.
It’s Confirmed: CFPB Doesn’t Need to Follow Trump’s Executive Order on Regulations
HousingWire, Feb. 13, 2017The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs said independent regulatory agencies are not bound by President Trump’s Jan. 30 Executive Order.
Arch 4Q Income Includes $25M of UG Transaction Costs
National Mortgage News, Feb. 13, 2017–Brad FinkelsteinWhile Arch Capital had a slight increase in year-over-year net income to $64 million, the total was affected by $25 million of costs related to the purchase of United Guaranty.
Can Credit Unions Keep Mortgage Momentum Going in 2017?
National Mortgage News, Feb. 13, 2017–Michael BartlettReal estate loans have been growing over the last few years despite a number of headwinds, but can credit unions build on that trend as interest rates rise?