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The Spanish bank has been making heavy use of significant risk transfers, which allow banks to free up capital used to back up loans by paying investors to take on some of the credit risk.

Delay refinancing two loans prompts drop to below investment-grade for one class of CMBS

The proposal is one of several that aims to address difficulties managing early buyouts from mortgage-backed securities pools.

Annualized inflation increased to 2.7% in November from 2.6% the previous month, providing further evidence that the economy remains strong despite restrictive monetary policy.

The "greenium" spread is not economically feasible for bond issuers anymore, T. Rowe Price's Matt Lawton said.

The share of underwater mortgages also grew for the first time in almost two years during the third quarter, Corelogic found.

The Financial Stability Oversight Council's annual report underscores mounting challenges in commercial real estate, escalating cyber threats, and regulatory gaps in third-party services and stablecoins, urging stronger oversight and legislative action.

Valverde, who has a wide range of experience in capital markets and housing finance, will join the government-sponsored enterprise's single-family unit.

Economic forecasts include the possibility of higher inflation and slower growth that could stall future cuts to the federal fund rates.

Rocket argues it was unfairly tied to discrimination accusations, arguing the government aimed for "headline-grabbing claims" to bolster its case.