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Countrywide plans to lay off up to 12,000 workers

By Inman News, Friday, September 7, 2007.

Countrywide Financial Corp. confirmed rumors Friday that it plans to make drastic cutbacks in its workforce, with an announcement after the close of financial markets that 10,000 to 12,000 layoffs are planned in coming months.

The layoffs -- which could total up to 20 percent of the company's workforce -- are to take place over the next three months, but might be scaled back if the environment for mortgage lending improves, the company said.  more...

IndyMac plans 1,000 layoffs as it moves to GSE-eligible loans Premium Content

By Matt Carter, Friday, September 7, 2007.

IndyMac Bancorp Inc. will shed 1,000 employees, or about 10 percent of its workforce, in the next several months as it limits loan production to those eligible for repurchase by government-sponsored mortgage repurchasers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

IndyMac announced today it could post third-quarter losses of 50 cents per share, or $38 million, because of illiquidity in the secondary markets and widening spreads for all mortgages not eligible for sale to the government-sponsored entities (GSEs) Fannie and Freddie.  more...

Seagis expands South Florida portfolio

By Inman News, Friday, September 7, 2007.

Seagis Property Group this week announced it acquired a 278,000-square-foot office/warehouse park in Miramar, Fla., for $36.1 million.

The complex, which is known as the Flamingo Park of Commerce, includes seven buildings and was 95 percent leased on a multitenant basis at the time of purchase.

The acquisition increases the Pennsylvania-based company's Dade and Broward County holdings to 37 buildings, totaling more than 2.4 million square feet.

The identity of the seller was not disclosed.

Pharma consulting firm relocates in New Jersey

By Inman News, Friday, September 7, 2007.

IMS Health Inc. has leased a 120,000-square-foot office property in Parsippany, N.J., that it plans to purchase next year for an undisclosed price.

The pharmaceutical marketing and consulting firm will relocate its regional operation to 11 Waterview Blvd. from nearby Totowa this fall and intends to purchase the new building from the owner, UFP LP, in early 2008.

The building is part of the Waterview Corporate Center, which fronts on Route 46, at the intersection of I-80 and I-287, offering immediate highway access.  more...

Big Florida warehouse sells at $48 a square foot

By Inman News, Friday, September 7, 2007.

Cornwall Road Warehouse, a 242,000-square-foot warehouse complex in Sanford, Fla., recently sold to an out-of-state buyer for $11.6 million.

Ohio-based MAS Cos. purchased the facility from Humphrey Realty Inc. at 97 percent occupancy.

Located at 1201 Cornwall Road, the building is situated on a 10.2-acre lot, and was renovated in 1997 and 2001.

Tenants at the time of sale included All Pro Freight and Florida Extruders, both of which have renewed their leases through 2010.

Builder Hovnanian reports $80.5 million quarterly loss

By Inman News, Friday, September 7, 2007.

Home builder Hovnanian Enterprises reported an after-tax net loss of $80.5 million in the quarter ended July 31 -- a fourth consecutive quarterly loss for the company.

The third-quarter loss amounts to a drop of $1.27 per common share, and compares with earnings of $74.4 million and $1.15 per fully diluted common share in third-quarter 2006.

Ara K.  more...

Real estate rates end night lower

By Inman News, Friday, September 7, 2007.

Long-term mortgage interest rates continued to fall Thursday, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield gained to 4.51 percent.

The 30-year fixed-rate average dropped to 6.06 percent, and the 15-year fixed rate slipped to 5.73 percent. The 1-year adjustable was down at 5.92 percent.

The 30-year Treasury bond yield was up at 4.79 percent.

Rates and bonds are current as of 7:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.  more...

Congress drafting bills aimed at predatory lending

By Inman News, Friday, September 7, 2007.

Democratic lawmakers are drafting bills that would impose new restrictions on mortgage lenders and loan servicers. The bills would ban yield-spread premiums and prepayment penalties on higher-priced loans, and increase liability for mortgage brokers and investors who buy securities backed by mortgage loans.  more...

 
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