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January 9, 2013 01:25 PM
Blackstone now driving force in real estate fundraising

The success of Blackstone Real Estate Partners VIII significantly attributed to the positive results of 28 close-end real estate funds in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Blackstone ($...

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January 9, 2013 11:45 AM
BofA clearing up mortgage operations not enough for Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse ($29.18 -0.12%) downgraded its rating on Bank of America...

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January 8, 2013 05:54 PM
Debt ceiling solution could hasten g-fee rise

The looming debt ceiling could quicken the increase in guarantee fees as the government looks for additional revenue, analysts predict.

While the upcoming debt ceiling negotiations pose a more immediate risk to mortgages — exhausting the Treasury's "...

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January 8, 2013 03:59 PM
Newcastle plans REIT spin off for MSR, RMBS investments

Newcastle Investment Corp. ($5.42 0.03%) announced the establishment of New Residential Investment Corp., a publicly traded...

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January 8, 2013 12:54 PM
Newcastle plans REIT spin off for MSR, RMBS investments

Newcastle Investment Corp. ($5.42 0.03%) announced the establishment of New Residential Investment Corp., a publicly traded...

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January 8, 2013 12:51 PM
Fitch: QM and QRM resolution will restart private RMBS market

The recent announcement by the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s intention to issue a final rule on the ability to repay requirement as part of the final...

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January 8, 2013 12:23 PM
Latest Redwood RMBS carries geographical risk

Real estate investment trust Redwood Trust ($20.33 -0.07%) is set to embark on its first private-label residential-mortgage backed...

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January 7, 2013 05:03 PM
Fannie Mae settlement relieves BofA headache

Bank of America ($13.21 -0.1%) announced a multibillion dollar mortgage...

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January 7, 2013 02:10 PM
Fannie Mae settlement relieves BofA headache

Bank of America ($13.21 -0.1%) announced a multibillion dollar mortgage...

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January 7, 2013 05:02 PM
Fannie Mae settlement relieves BofA headache

Bank of America ($13.21 -0.1%) announced a multibillion dollar mortgage...

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January 7, 2013 12:46 PM
Amherst: Private mortgage bond market outperforms other sectors

The estimated 2012 total return on the non-agency market is 21%, said Amherst Securities in its non-agency mortgage market monitor for December.

In December, the non-agency market total return was 2.23%, outperforming most other sectors.

The non-agency market size...

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January 4, 2013 12:30 PM
Trailblazer of the year: Ellie Mae stock up 391%

Understanding the needs of customers, trends in the market and execution of plans were key factors that drove mortgage lender Ellie Mae ($22.24 0.57%...

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January 4, 2013 12:10 PM
Trailblazer of the year: Ellie Mae stock up 391%

Understanding the needs of customers, trends in the market and execution of plans were key factors that drove mortgage lender Ellie Mae ($22.24 0.57%...

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January 3, 2013 05:42 PM
Commercial mortgage-backed securities market at crossroads

The commercial mortgage backed securitization market concluded 2012 with an impressive rally as bullish investors intensified their search for yield in December, according to Royal Bank of Scotland ...

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January 3, 2013 05:32 PM
Commercial mortgage-backed securities market at crossroads

The commercial mortgage backed securitization market concluded 2012 with an impressive rally as bullish investors intensified their search for yield in December, according to Royal Bank of Scotland ...

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