Flagstar mortgages could help NYCB shore up its balance sheet
Troubled New York Community Bancorp is reportedly ready to pledge about $5B in home loans originated by Flagstar Bank as collateral for risk transfer that would bolster its capital
by Matt Carter Feb 8
Seattle-based regional bank HomeStreet reportedly up for sale
Regional banks have largely weathered the crisis fueled by this year's failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank by pursuing mergers and boosting deposits through 3rd-party brokers
by Matt Carter Aug 3
Flagstar Bank takes over Signature Bank's retail branches
$2.7B deal does not include about $4B in crypto-related deposits held by the former Signature Bank's digital-assets banking business, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
by Matt Carter Mar 20
Signature becomes 2nd major real estate-focused bank to fail
Signature was the largest commercial real estate lender in New York City by transaction volume and third-largest by volume since January 2020, according to PincusCo
by Taylor Anderson Mar 13
How agents can retain clients when they take a break from the market
When clients decide to put a pause on their home search, agents can ensure homebuyers and sellers stick with them when they're ready to reenter the market by staying top-of-mind
Rule provides for state oversight of appraisal management companies
6 federal agencies issued minimum requirement rule yesterday
by Amy Tankersley May 1
Lawmakers seek ‘right-sized’ regs for small lending institutions
Regulators explain efforts to reduce burden on community banks
by Amy Tankersley Apr 28
Fraud solution software empowers lenders to monitor loan partners
Data Facts solution allows lenders to monitor third-party vendors for federal reg compliance
by Amy Tankersley Apr 2
MarketLinx division provides services to half of MLS subscribers
by Inman Aug 30
Commentary: Policies appear to alter congressional intent
by Ken Harney Apr 12
Reports: no consensus among Feds; lenders haven't seen a proposal
by Inman Feb 25
Regulators eyeing national standards for loan servicers
by Inman Jan 19
FDIC sees warning signs at 1 in 10 insured institutions
by Inman Aug 31
Commentary: Who else can foot the bill in financial disasters?
by Lou Barnes Jun 18
Tweet Estate Update, Vol. 5
by Inman Sep 29