Commercial banking

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr conceded major points to the industry on last year's capital reform proposal. But how regulators will approach other reforms in light of that experience is uncertain.

A former housing regulator confirmed that he anticipates a release from conservatorship would occur if Trump's elected, adding to other signs a plan is brewing.

At a New York event, industry practitioners shared how they are addressing cultural, compliance and logistical objections to making loans based on bank account data.

Anticipated interest rate cuts could help stressed borrowers, but such a shift in monetary policy may curb lending income.

An application for the BondBloxx Private Credit CLO ETF landed with regulators on Thursday afternoon. Subject to regulatory approval, the proposed fund would invest at least 80% of its assets in collateralized loan obligations.

Al Kushner is a leading expert in Medicare and the author of the award-winning book "Virtual Medicare — 10 Costly Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make." He has worked closely with accountants, helping them guide their clients through the complexities of Medicare. Reach him at (888) 810-9725 or media@virtualmedi.care. 

Darren Tedesco is co-founder and president of Advisor360°, a leading provider of integrated technology for wealth management firms, where he is responsible for guiding the vision of the platform, technology strategy and company direction.

He began his career at Commonwealth Financial Network in 1994, starting as a member of the finance team and transitioning to the company's technology department in 2000, where he became managing principal of innovation and strategy. He received his MBA from Bryant University and holds a B.S. from the University of Connecticut.

The Onity Loan Investment Trust, series 2024-HB2, is preparing to issue $469.3 million in securitized bonds, with repayment pledged from principal payments from pool of 1,078 reverse mortgage loan and real-estate owned (REO) assets.

Pricing talk includes yields ranging from 4.9% on the AAA, class A1 notes; 5.7% on the AA, class A2 notes; and 6.2% on the AA M1 notes.

Rising property values continue to buffer mortgagors against negative equity situations, Corelogic said.

Apartment buildings, which make up about 40% of the looming maturities, are at the center of the refinancing wave. Many U.S. owners bought their properties using three-year floating rate loans during the easy money era.

Tony Gonzalez is the CEO and co-founder of Mundial Media.

Michael Poveda is a partner at UHY who has over 24 years of professional experience providing accounting, assurance and advisory services to clients in various industries. He advises clients on important issues and trends impacting businesses, including complex financial reporting matters, structured transactions, risk management and performance improvement. His areas of expertise include SEC, U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting, internal controls, risk management, corporate finance and governance.