New Century Financial reported loan production totaling $10 billion in the third quarter 2004, an 18.7 decrease, compared with 2Q04, but a 15.8% increase from the same period a year ago. It also reported 2005 origination volume could top $45 billion. Of its 3Q04 production, 89.8% was originated via its wholesale channel, 81% being adjustable-rate product and 60.3% being refinance loans.
The notes will price against Treasurys, with spreads expected to fall between 85 and 90 basis points over the benchmark.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO took aim Tuesday at the proposed Basel III endgame rules, hindrances to mergers and bureaucratic burdens. "I would love to have a more productive relationship with regulators, but I think it takes conversation," Dimon said.
Bluegreen Vacation originated the loans and Fitch expressed confidence in its record of good performance as servicer.
Many legal experts think the Supreme Court will rule in favor of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a case challenging its funding. Such a ruling would unleash a flurry of litigation that has been on hold pending the outcome of the constitutional challenge.
Lendbuzz sells the notes as it juggles mixed performance results from 2023. Originations and revenues saw huge jumps, but so did operating expenses.
Institutions and their investors are facing pressure from climate activists, cautiously awaiting interest rate cuts and adjusting to new Federal Reserve and FDIC policies.
