Rocket's appetite for growth could ding corporate debt rating
Fitch Ratings warns of potential dowgrade of Rocket debt rating if Redfin and Mr. Cooper deals close, while decline in share price suggests investors have doubts Mr. Cooper is worth $9.4B
by Matt Carter Apr 1
Typical days on market reaches slowest pace in 5 years: Redfin
Persistent market headwinds resulted in a slow beginning to the year, according to Redfin. The typical days on market reached 54 days this month — the slowest pace since 2020
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
Fed pauses rate cuts, continues mortgage 'quantitative tightening'
Trump wants the central bank to lower rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he's not spoken to the President, and that 'we don't need to be in a hurry to adjust the policy stance'
by Matt Carter Jan 29
US credit ratings could soon be another worry for mortgage rates
Rating agencies are keeping a close eye on whether politicians in the nation's polarized Capitol will rise to challenges including the $34.8T national debt, debt ceilings and inflation
by Matt Carter Nov 14
Homebuyer demand hardly budged as mortgage rates hit 2024 lows
While many homeowners rushed to refinance, affordability is keeping a damper on sales. Now mortgage rates are climbing again, with investors having already priced in last week's Fed rate cut
by Matt Carter Sep 25
That big Fed rate cut was no panacea for housing: Fitch analysts
Fed easing was already priced into mortgage rates, but there's room for more relief if investors who fund most home loans get less skittish about prepayment risk and quantitative tightening
by Matt Carter Sep 19
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
WeWork reportedly to file for bankruptcy as soon as next week
The company that once embodied the future of the workplace, which at its peak was valued at $47B, is reportedly considering filing a chapter 11 petition in New Jersey
WeWork downgraded again by Fitch as it skips interest payments
Fitch downgraded the commercial real estate firm from a CC to a C, meaning a default or 'default-like' process has already begun
by Ben Verde Oct 10
Rating agencies issue more cautions about banking industry
It's not just regional banks but larger lenders, such as JPMorgan and Bank of America facing uncertainty if interest rates stay higher for longer, analysts at Fitch and Moody's said
by Matt Carter Aug 15
Purchase loan demand off for 3rd week as mortgage rates climb
Mortgage rates could come under more pressure as Fitch Ratings downgrades US debt over concerns about rising deficits and ongoing debt ceiling showdowns
by Matt Carter Aug 2
Forbes' most overvalued housing markets
Forbes and Fitch Ratings point to over-hyped West and Southwest regions
by Jennifer Riner Jun 14
Report: Title insurance industry’s risk-adjusted capital position holds steady
Fitch Ratings says top 4 insurers are experiencing 6th straight year of improvement
by Amy Tankersley Jun 8
Nation’s top title insurers enjoy steady revenues
Fitch Ratings report forecasts strong refi volume this year
by Amy Tankersley Mar 20