Tax liens have so-called super priority in repayments, even placing ahead of a previously filed mortgage.
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For the first time in almost two years, mortgage products available for consumers are at a level established in 2012.
March 11
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The KBW Nasdaq Bank Index is down more than 7% year to date. Analysts blame confusion caused by President Trump's evolving tariff policies and heightened worries about an economic downturn that could hurt banks' credit quality.
March 11
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A set of performance-related triggers—cash trapping and expense reserve—will help maintain cash flow to the notes.
March 10
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The giant asset manager is launching new CLO funds that generate higher returns without significantly increasing risk–by focusing on the less-favored tiers of CLO stacks.
March 10
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Among the resignations are Mark McArdle, who was instrumental in creating the Qualified Mortgage rule, and Operations Chief of Supervision David Bleicken. It is unclear if the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will hire anyone to succeed them.
March 10
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More than two-thirds of the counties most at risk of a housing downturn were concentrated in five states, according to a new report from Attom.
March 7
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Full documentation accounts for a little over a third of the pool, but otherwise FICO scores are high, as are weighted average liquid reserves.
March 7
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Forecasters on an American Bankers Association panel predict continued economic growth this year, though they say President Trump's tariffs have created new inflation and recession risks.
March 7
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Independent monetary policymakers have resisted President Trump's call to lower financing costs but could find it harder to ignore employment losses.
March 7
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From the Q3 2021 to the early 2024 vintages, cumulative gross loss (CGL) levels had been trending up, likely due to consumer credit normalizing, due to inflationary pressures.
March 6
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GM Financial Revolving Receivables Trust, 2025-1 has a five-year-long revolving period, risking exposure to assets with longer terms.
March 6
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Following a record-setting 2024, only one transaction involving a credit union buying a bank has been announced so far this year. Seller concerns about regulatory approval and pushback from bank industry groups have contributed to the slowdown.
March 6
