Moody's Investors Service has started to rate municipal bonds insured by Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp. (BHAC) 'Aaa.' These bonds are supported by a "wrap of a wrap," Moody's said, meaning that the bonds are first supported by a financial guaranty insurance policy from BHAC and then further supported by a contingent-payment insurance policy provided by 'Aaa'-rated National Indemnity Co., both of which are owned by Berkshire Hathaway.
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Known for subprime financing, the sponsor has been making inroads lending to near-prime customers in the last couple of years.
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Spreads ranging from 16-18 basis points over the three-month, interpolated yield curve on the P1 (Moody's) and F1+ (Fitch) notes, to 160 to 170 over the benchmark on the class D notes.
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Mortgage rates rose 7 basis points this week, Freddie Mac said, and more increases are likely following a weaker than expected gross domestic product report.
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Broken down by product type, the agency's NJCLASS Standard Fixed product should account for a large majority of the loans, 75.4%. NJCLASS Consolidation will account for the next-largest group, 14.1%.
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Congressional Review Act resolutions are ramping up ahead of the 2024 election cycle. Experts say that, although none are likely to become law, the resolutions are still powerful messaging and political tools.
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The notes will price against Treasurys, with spreads expected to fall between 85 and 90 basis points over the benchmark.
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