Vague criteria and potential "greenwashing" complicate sustainable investments in securitizations, new research suggests.
February 20
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The heads of the two companies explain how the deal came about, what hurdles they face and how they plan to mash up their very different operations.February 20
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Investors are reacting skeptically to the auto lender's deal to acquire CardWorks for $2.65 billion.February 19
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Over 67% of the loan balances in Sabal Capital Partners' commercial mortgage MBS deal were for apartment buildings financed through the Irvine, Calif.-based firm.February 19
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A dip in conventional mortgage refinance demand drove mortgage application volume down compared with one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.February 19
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The deal for Boston-based Radius would be the first in history in which an online lender buys a mainstream bank.February 18
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The notes in Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust 2020-555 are backed by a beneficial interest in the trust’s $350 million portion of the 119-month fixed-rate commercial loan. The loan is secured by a 52-story New York luxury apartment building in Manhattan’s Midtown West submarket.February 18
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Years after criticizing the Dodd-Frank Act, the Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is now taking a page from the Elizabeth Warren playbook.February 18
Data and Tools
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Directory of more than 10,000 asset-backed securities, including consumer loans, residential and commercial mortgages, CLOs, and esoteric assets.
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Underwriting league tables of asset-backed securities through Feb. 21, 2020February 21
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Issuance volume of asset-backed securities for the year through Feb. 21, 2020February 21
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Underwriting league tables of asset-backed securities through Feb. 6, 2020February 7
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From product-specific variations in refinancing rates to pockets of depreciation in an otherwise healthy market, here are some details in housing-related data that highlight important underlying trends in the mortgage business.
November 27
The mortgage industry will be looking for answers when Treasury and HUD unveil reports on housing finance reform, but the Trump administration’s plans could also raise a whole new host of questions.
August 29
Apple's new credit card isn't just another virtual card in its virtual wallet. It borrows a lot of features from the most successful brands in payments and technology.
August 8
The mortgage industry was caught off guard by regulators’ decision to cease special treatment for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in complying with underwriting rules. But how big of an impact will the new policy have?
July 28