Enact Holdings Inc., Raleigh, N.C., a provider of private mortgage insurance through its insurance subsidiaries, introduced its new brand and visual identity. Formerly known as Genworth Mortgage Holdings Inc., Enact is a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Genworth Financial Inc.
Tag: Fitch Ratings
CMBS Delinquencies Tick Up; Special Servicing Rate Drops
The commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate and special servicing rate moved in opposite directions in April, two new reports said.
Industry Briefs May 7, 2021
Freddie Mac, McLean, Va., and Fannie Mae announced new refinancing options aimed at helping lower-income homeowners.
Industry Briefs Apr. 27, 2021
Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C., said full-year 2021 real GDP growth expectations improved to 6.8 percent, including 9.1 percent annualized growth in the second quarter, due primarily to the continued easing of virus-related social restrictions and stimulus-driven consumer spending.
CMBS Delinquency Rate Falls For Ninth Straight Month
The commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate fell once again in March and most CMBS rating actions were affirmations, analysts reported.
Housing Market Roundup: Apr. 6, 2021
Another round of housing market reports came across MBA NewsLink’s desk over the past few days. Here’s a summary of what’s happening:
Fitch: Risks to Affordable Multifamily Housing Remain Despite Stimulus
Fitch Ratings, New York, said rental assistance provided under the American Rescue Plan will help renters and multifamily property landlords, but the extent to which the ARP can keep delinquencies low is uncertain, as the amount of unpaid back rent is difficult to estimate due to lack of data.
Industry Briefs Apr. 2, 2021
Auction.com, Irvine, Calif., released its 2021 Seller Strategy Report, based on an analysis of more than 70,000 properties brought to foreclosure auction on the Auction.com platform in the four quarters ending in Q1 2021.
Work-From-Home Movement Pressures Office Properties
The central business district shutdowns that began just over a year ago dramatically increased remote working and pressure on office properties, said Fitch Ratings, New York.
Industry Briefs Mar. 8, 2021
Ginnie Mae, Washington, D.C., said mortgage-backed securities issuance volume fell in February to $76.92 billion, down from the record $82.6 billion issued in January.