securitization

How private-label investors are beating the GSEs at their own game

07/03/18

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac enjoy considerable advantages because of their lower cost of capital and significant government subsidies. But with some conforming loans, the private market is finding a way to compete.

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Ginnie Mae venture with Chicago FHLB crosses mortgage milestone

03/14/18

A mortgage program created by a 2015 partnership between the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and Ginnie Mae has securitized over $1 billion in government-backed mortgages, the partnership announced.

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Marketplace lenders develop new wrinkles to attract more funding

03/01/18

LendingClub, Marlette and others are looking at additional changes to both their securitization and whole-loan-sale programs that could further broaden their investor bases.

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As 10 year Treasury yields spike, local mortgage rates will matter more

02/20/18

As inflation fears put upward pressure on 10-year Treasury bonds and mortgage rates nationally, borrowers could start to take more notice of what lenders are charging them locally.

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UBS ordered to pay $903,000 for firing mortgage market analyst

12/22/17

Former top commercial mortgage-backed securities strategist Trevor Murray accused the Swiss lender of illegally firing him in 2012 for blowing the whistle on attempts by traders to influence his research reports.

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Dime in N.Y. lowers CRE concentration with multifamily securitization

12/19/17

The $280 million securitization is also expected to boost capital levels and lower Dime's loan-to-deposit ratio.

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House Dems Cleaver, Jayapal urge student loan servicers to improve

12/18/17

The two Democratic lawmakers sent a letter Monday to the four largest servicing companies asking them to address borrower complaints.

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Medical residency refis may be just what the doctor ordered

11/07/17

Residents' low incomes usually disqualify them for standard student loan refinancings, but SoFi and other lenders describe these borrowers as strong credits with high earnings potential who could offset some of the risks lurking in student loan pools.

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How the Trump administration wants to dial back capital market regs

10/06/17

The Treasury Department is expanding its calls for overhauling regulation of the financial services sector, this time focusing on changes to the most significant rules surrounding securitization and derivatives.

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Credit Suisse takes $80 million charge on MassMutual settlement

09/15/17

Credit Suisse Group AG said it settled lawsuits brought by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. over the sale of mortgage-backed securities before the financial crisis.

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