Forbes, Aug. 4, 2016–Razin, Ely
First risk-retention CMBS deal.
Category: Top National News
What Could Replace Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae?
Miami Herald, Aug. 5, 2016–Nehamas, Nicholas
“There has to be structural reform before the market can function,” said MBA President and CEO David Stevens, CMB.
MSR Adjustments to Pressure Earnings in 2H16: Kroll
National Mortgage News, Aug. 5, 2016–Passy, Jacob
Agency says mortgage servicing rights’ impact continues to be felt.
MBA CEO: Next Administration has a Clean Slate for Housing
HousingWire, Aug. 5, 2016–Ramirez, Kelsey
David Stevens, CMB, calls 2016 elections ‘opportunity to pivot.’
Fannie, Freddie Could Need $126 Billion in Crisis, Test Shows
Bloomberg, Aug. 8, 2016–Light, Joe
Companies would still have $132 billion in funding remaining.
Nearly 650,000 Borrowers to Receive More Money from Independent Foreclosure Review
HousingWire, Aug. 8, 2016–Lane, Ben
Remaining funds to be distributed to borrowers who already received money.
Falling Rates Create Bond Call Frenzy
Wall Street Journal, Aug. 8, 2016–Eisen, Ben
Companies, government agencies calling bonds at fastest rate in four years.
MGIC Delinquent Inventory Decreases More than 20%
HousingWire, Aug. 8, 2016–Ramirez, Kelsey
From 66,000 last year to 52,300 in July.
New Rules Aim to Protect Widowed Homeowners from Foreclosure
Los Angeles Times, Aug. 5, 2016–Khouri, Andrew
Consumer Financial Protection Bureu rules would give protections to spouses.
Barclays Triumphs in Toxic Mortgage Bond Row with U.S. Bank, FHFA
Housing Wire, July 26, 2016–Lane, BenU.S. Bank, FHFA Waited Too Long.