Interest Rate Markets July 15, 2009
Platform Will Also Enable Trading of Other Government IOUs -- SecondMarket,Mark Murphy,New York Ny 07/15/2009
Winthrop Realty Trust (NYSE: FUR) announced today that it has sold to an unaffiliated third party a $35,000,000 9.75% A Note for par with respect to the recently acquired $73,795,919 first mortgage lo -- Winthrop Realty Trust,Beverly Bergman,Boston Ma 07/15/2009
Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) announced today that it plans to launch a $1 billion reopening of its 1.75% three-year USD Reference Notes security that matures on June 15, 2012. The issue will price today, We -- Freddie Mac,Michael Cosgrove,Mclean Va 07/15/2009
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 10, 2009. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application vol -- Mortgage Bankers Association of America,Sarah Tinsley,Washington District of Columbia 07/15/2009
The BCP Voyager Master Funds SPC, Ltd., acting on behalf of and for the account of the Distressed Opportunities Master Segregated Portfolio (the "Fund"), today announced in connection with the -- Syncora Guarantee, Inc.; Syncora Holdings Ltd.,Michael Gormley,New York Ny 07/14/2009
Rates Fall Further on Monday, According to Zillow(R) Mortgage Rate Monitor -- Zillow,Katie Curnutte,Seattle Wa 07/14/2009
A new policy brief by the Center for Responsible Lending chronicles the repeated failure of federal bank regulators over the years to rein in irresponsible lending practices. Example after example of -- Center for Responsible Lending,Kathleen Day,Washington Dc 07/14/2009
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW) said today that the recent decision by the Obama Administration to expand eligibility for its Making Home Affordable program will make an estimated 44% additional l -- Genworth Financial Inc.,Terry Souers,Raleigh Nc 07/14/2009
When the housing crisis hit last year, Florida was one of the leaders in the number of home foreclosures in the country. As the bottom fell out of the state's real estate market, other industries -- Snell Legal,System Admin,Miami Fl 07/14/2009
Northeast Leads The Way As All Four U.S. Census Regions Report Gains -- John Burns Real Estate Consulting,Dan Mahoney,Denver Co 07/14/2009
TUSTIN, CALIF. - Coreland Companies of Tustin, Calif., one of the largest real estate service companies based in California, announced today it has significantly enhanced its Brokerage division to ove -- Coreland Companies,Anne Monaghan,Tustin CA 07/13/2009
Today, July 13, 2009, 6 hours ago -- Credit Answers,Bill Loughborough,Plano Tx 07/13/2009
CEEL Reminds Consumers to 'Read Fine Print,' Releases Survey Showcasing Overwhelming Need for More Economic and Financial Education -- Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Literacy,Allison Miller,Washington Dc 07/13/2009
PROOF OF FUNDS SERVICE -- Offshore Trading Platform,Reginald Ollison,Raleigh NC 07/12/2009
Banks expect a recovery from the housing debacle, while cooperating with companies that are qualified in assisting homeowners short sale -- Housing Assist of America,Ardy Afshar,Los Angeles Ca 07/10/2009
Long-term interest rates plunged this week as "V" hopes gave way to "L" reality. -- Premier Mortgage Group, Inc,Lou Barnes,Boulder Co 07/10/2009
National Fair Housing Alliance Investigation Uncovers Advertisements Discriminating Against Families with Children, Other Protected Groups in 17 States -- National Fair Housing Alliance,Deidre Swesnik,Washington Dc 07/10/2009
A study conducted by Foreclosure1.com of its users shows support for Obama's economic proposals, particularly those geared towards homeowners. When President Obama took office in January 2009, one -- Foreclosure1.com,James Carter,New York Ny 07/10/2009
According to ForeclosureRepos.com, REO activity is expected to spike in the coming months as foreclosure delays and moratoria implemented by various state laws come to an abrupt end. The herd mentalit -- ForeclosureRepos.com,Julie Thompson,New York Ny 07/10/2009
ForeclosureDataOnline.com reports more dark days ahead for the housing market and for homeowners concerned about losing their homes. The data collected by the site shows that foreclosure levels contin -- ForeclosureDataOnline.com,Ray Murray,New York Ny 07/10/2009
The Wyncrest Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: WNCG) today announced it's looking to acquire Florida Insurance Consulting, LLC. -- Wyncrest Group, Inc.,Investor Relations,Chicago Il 07/10/2009
Nine investment firms were named Wednesday as investment managers for the U.S. Treasury’s program to purchase securities backed by toxic assets from banks in partnership with private investors. -- Fox Business News,Fox Business News, 07/10/2009
The $3.5 trillion commercial real estate market is a ticking “time bomb” that may lead to a second wave of losses at large U.S. banks, congressional Joint Economic Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney -- Bloomberg,Dawn Kopecki, 07/10/2009
Can I just say that I don't care about the public-private investment program? It was a good idea before the stress tests and would have been excellent if all of these banks hadn't raised capit -- Bloggingstocks,Press Release,New York Ny 07/10/2009
The U.S. Treasury named BlackRock Inc., Invesco Ltd. and seven other managers for its Public- Private Investment Program, in an effort to remove as much as $40 billion in distressed assets from financ -- Bloomberg,Press Release,Princeton New Jersey 07/10/2009
Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on legislation introduced today by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank to formally implement President Obama's plan to stre -- Office of the Speaker of the House,Brendan Daly,Washington Dc 07/09/2009
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell for the third time in four weeks, with the average rate dropping to 5.59 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-ye -- Bankrate.com,Kayleen Keneally,New York Ny 07/09/2009
New PolicyLink report highlights promising ways cities and states are dealing with the community impacts of widespread foreclosures -- PolicyLink,Dan Lavoie,Oakland Ca 07/09/2009
The government-insured (FHA and VA loans) share of mortgage applications was 35.9 percent in June 2009, the highest level since November 1990, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. -- Mortgage Bankers Association of America,Carolyn Kemp,Washington District of Columbia 07/09/2009
Marathon Asset Management, L.P. ("Marathon") is delighted to announce its pre-qualification as a Legacy Securities Public-Private Investment Program ("PPIP") Fund Manager by the United -- Marathon Asset Management,Justin Dini,New York Ny 07/08/2009
New Video Shows Which Documents Can Help Reduce Repeat Calls To Servicers -- Freddie Mac,Brad German,Mclean Va 07/08/2009
Annual returns negative for second consecutive quarter -- LifeComps,LifeComps,Boston Ma 07/08/2009
The Wyncrest Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: WNCG) today announced that it continues to make progress in its discussions with its targeted acquisitions. The company signed a Letter of Intent to purchase a m -- Wyncrest Group, Inc.,Investor Relations,Chicago Il 07/08/2009
Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE:BDN) , a real estate investment trust focused on the ownership, management and development of Class A, suburban and urban office properties in the mid-Atlantic region and -- Brandywine Realty Trust,Marge Boccuti,Radnor Pa 07/08/2009
Western Asset Management, the fixed income affiliate of Legg Mason, Inc. (NYSE:LM) and The RLJ Companies, the holding company owned by Robert L. Johnson, today announced the creation of a new minority -- Legg Mason,Mary Athridge,Pasadena Ca 07/08/2009
Rising Joblessness Blunts President's Plan for Recovery -- Washington Post Staff Writer,Lori Montgomery, 07/08/2009
Witch-Hunt Caused AIG Woes -- Competitive Enterprise Institute,Richard Morrison,Washington Dc 07/08/2009
Award-winning mortgage refinance lender cited for “Sales Department of the Year”; serves 27 states, offers paid & ongoing training, comprehensive benefits, incentives -- Residential Finance Corporation,Info,Columbus Oh 07/08/2009
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 3, 2009, which was a shortened week due to the Independence Day holiday. This wee -- Mortgage Bankers Association of America,Sarah Tinsley,Washington District of Columbia 07/08/2009
Loan level data on U.S. RMBS now available -- Lewtan Technologies,Lillian Flores,+17816721175 07/08/2009
RBC Capital Markets today announced that it has been designated a primary dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, effective tomorrow, July 8, 2009. -- RBC Capital Markets,Kevin Foster,New York Ny 07/07/2009
Trade associations on pace to spend tens of millions to stop proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency -- Public Campaign Action Fund,Rick Bielke,Washington Dc 07/07/2009
ciy: GUANGZHOU, China -- CNinsure Inc.,Oasis Qiu, 07/07/2009
Rates Fall Further on Monday, According to Zillow(R) Mortgage Rate Monitor -- Zillow.com,Katie Curnutte,Seattle Wa 07/07/2009
Michael Jackson's Sudden Death: Importance of Estate Planning, -- ProfNet,David Dickey, 07/06/2009
Orlando Magic's Pat Williams on stage with frequent Dr. Phil and Mad Money guests, Loral Langemeier and Harry Dent - all three to speak on economic crisis and financial recovery. -- The Homeowners Conference,Patrick Nolan The Homeowners Confer,Tampa Fl 07/06/2009
Single-Tenant NNN Grocery Store Trades Hands to All Cash Buyer in 20-Day Close -- Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors,Anne Monaghan,Irvine Ca 07/06/2009
Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM) will redeem the principal amounts indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principa -- Fannie Mae,Latressa Cox,Washington Dc 07/04/2009
Paris-London: Pricing Partners www.pricingpartners.com, the independent valuation expert and a world leader in mathematical models and analytics for derivatives and structured products, announced toda -- Pricing Partners,Eric Benhamou, Pricing Partner, 07/03/2009
Thomson Reuters has released the final Q2 2009 global reviews for mergers & acquisitions and capital markets activity. -- Thomson Reuters,Clare Arber,London Uk 07/02/2009
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate pulled back to 5.70 percent this week, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.48 discoun -- Bankrate, Inc.,Kayleen Keneally, Senior Direc,New York Ny 07/02/2009
Weichert, Realtors president and founder sees increases in sales and Web traffic as evidence of a stabilizing housing market -- -- Weichert, Realtors,Delia A. Kang,Morris Plains Nj 07/02/2009
Calls for New Rules on Appraisal Management Companies -- Appraisal Institute,Bill Garber,Washington Dc 07/01/2009
* * * -- Monaghan Communications,Anne Monaghan,Colton California 07/01/2009
Amid real estate market uncertainty, homeowners, buyers and sellers turning to Zillow(R) in record numbers for research and advice -- Zillow.com,Jill Simmons,Seattle Wa 07/01/2009
Major Change Opens Door to Refinance Relief for More Borrowers in Hard Hit Markets -- Freddie Mac,Brad German,Mclean Va 07/01/2009
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 26, 2009. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application vol -- Mortgage Bankers Association,John Ferber, Commercial,Washington Dc 07/01/2009
Utility CEO, State Energy & Industry Assn Heads, Homebuilder, Efficiency Advocates Join in Urgent Call for Strong Building Energy Codes in All States -- Alliance to Save Energy,Ronnie J Kweller,Washington Dc 06/30/2009
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