Fitch Ratings, New York, said stronger headwinds brought on by a slowing U.S. economy and falling home prices will likely weigh on U.S. mortgage insurers next year.
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CMBS Delinquency Rate Dips; Forecast Calls for 2023 Increase
Fitch Ratings, New York, said the commercial mortgage-backed delinquency rate fell six basis points in October to 1.89%, but forecast it could increase significantly in 2023.
Fitch: Commercial mREIT Cash Earnings Supported by Higher Rates
U.S. commercial mortgage real estate investment trusts’ earnings will likely continue to trend modestly higher into 2023 as the sector remains predominantly asset-sensitive, reported Fitch Ratings, New York.
Industry Briefs Nov. 4, 2022: Click n’ Close Launches SmartBuy Loan Suite
Click n’ Close, Addison, Texas, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, launched SmartBuy, a suite of loan programs designed to give low and moderate-income homebuyers an advantage.
CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises
DBRS Morningstar, New York, said the delinquency rate for loans packaged in commercial mortgage-backed securities rose in September for just the third time since mid-2020.
Industry Briefs Oct. 20, 2022: Equifax Delivers Telecomm, Utility Data in Mortgage Credit Reports
Equifax, Atlanta, said it will provide telecommunications (telco), pay TV and utilities attributes to the mortgage industry to help streamline the mortgage underwriting process and support loans within the secondary mortgage market.
CMBS Delinquency Rate Falls; Special Servicing Rate Increases
The commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate fell slightly in September, offset by an increase in the special servicing rate.
Industry Briefs Oct. 13, 2022: Constellation Mortgage Solutions, Lender Price Announce Partnership
Constellation Mortgage Solutions, a provider of enterprise mortgage loan origination and servicing software systems, announced a partnership with Lender Price, a provider of mortgage product and pricing engines.
Forecasts See Significant Slowing in Home Prices
Reports from Fitch Ratings, New York, and Veros Real Estate Solutions, Santa Ana, Calif., forecast sharp declines in home price appreciation over the next year.
Industry Briefs Oct. 6, 2022: HUD Allocates $28M to Fight Housing Discrimination
HUD announced $28,625,000 available to fair housing organizations across the nation working to fight housing discrimination. The funds will support a variety of activities, including fair housing education and outreach, testing and enforcement, through the Department’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program.