Mortgage rates finally moved in a slightly more noticeable direction today, but the change was still inconsequential in the bigger picture. The average 30yr fixed rate in our index edged up a mere 2 hundredths of a percent from 6.55% to 6.57%, exactly matching the levels seen on August 6th. This leaves rates in the […]

Cypress Loan Servicing received an assurance of discontinuance from Massachusetts Superior Court in Suffolk County after agreeing to pay $2 million to settle legacy allegations. The payment by the company, which previously operated as Rushmore Loan Management Services, will go toward a state penalty and borrower restitution. The court agreement calls for business practice change

Steven T. Kolyer, recognized as a leading securitization industry lawyer, has joined Cadwalader as co-head of its commercial real estate, collateralized loan obligation practice. Kolyer is based in New York and brings broad experience in securitizations, structured credit products, fund formation and finance, and in CLOS, both corporate and real estate, according to a statement