For some time Merrill viewed the triple-B sector as the cheapest part of the mezzanine curve, especially vs. single-As, and expected them to outperform higher rated bonds as well as REIT debt. While triple-Bs have come in over the last several weeks, new issue pricing indicates they are substantially tighter than just a few days ago. At current levels the shape of the CMBS credit is a lot closer to fair value than it has been recently.
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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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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.
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Bluegreen Vacation originated the loans and Fitch expressed confidence in its record of good performance as servicer.
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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.
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Lendbuzz sells the notes as it juggles mixed performance results from 2023. Originations and revenues saw huge jumps, but so did operating expenses.
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Institutions and their investors are facing pressure from climate activists, cautiously awaiting interest rate cuts and adjusting to new Federal Reserve and FDIC policies.
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