FFELP, Stafford consolidation loans comprise the bulk of the collateral in the transaction.

The San Francisco bank reported a 26% increase in its third-quarter earnings, thanks to robust single-family, multifamily and commercial real estate loan activity in New York, Boston and its home city.

Increased purchase activity countered a slowdown in refinance applications, which were impacted by rising rates.

Two Wall Street firms and a single-family rental investor have purchased portions of the government-sponsored enterprise's latest nonperforming loan package.

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 make up about 48% and 31% of the borrowers in the pool, respectively, while non-bankruptcy borrowers make up 21% of the pool.

The $146 million deal could indicate that volume in the asset class has gotten large enough to support programmatic activity in the pricey housing market.

Banks, credit card issuers and debt collectors all supported the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s revised regulations. But they face a steep learning curve in complying with the rules, which take effect Nov. 30.

The entire pool is comprised of fixed-rate, fully amortizing mortgages, with an average balance of $901,373. They are also first-lien loans.

Climate First Bank in St. Petersburg, Florida, is offering loans for condominium improvements that will reduce carbon emissions while fortifying buildings against serious weather events. More banks may implement similar programs in the years ahead.

One issuer says inclusion of enhanced reporting is the first step toward putting the entire RMBS platform on the blockchain.

The share of borrowers who thought it was a good time to buy hit an all-time low, according to Fannie Mae.

Those leaving forbearance or other relief plans generally had higher credit utilization rates, were more likely to have mortgages, and experienced lower levels of bank card delinquencies, according to TransUnion.