Tag Archives: Risk

Citing deteriorating conditions in the bond market, declines in commercial real estate, and losses in the leveraged lending market, Sen. Elizabeth Warren voiced her concern over risks to the banking system due to rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

“U.S. insurers expect to increase their tolerance for risk even as market volatility remains elevated and higher quality assets are finally offering more compelling yields,” said Woody Bradford, CEO and Chair of the Board for Conning.

The uncertainty of the presidential election—however long that lasts—is bound to incite interest rate volatility, something that presents a peril to the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market, according to Christopher Maloney, a market strategist and former portfolio manager who writes for ...

Fintech reportedly is allowing lenders to close on mortgage loans faster than in the past, and, especially as the market shifts increasingly digital, all signs point to its growth in mortgage lending. Researchers have found fintech lenders tend to take ...

According to a new study, the percentage of accounts in a hardship status has increased significantly across all loan categories and risk tiers, including mortgages.

Fannie Mae's Credit Insurance Risk Transfer transactions are part of Fannie Mae’s ongoing effort to reduce taxpayer risk by increasing the role of private capital in the mortgage market.

New data from the American Enterprise Institute indicates that as credit has tightened, mortgage risk has fallen among GSE borrowers. Here's who has seen risk decrease the most.

Florida may be known for a high volume of natural disaster-related damage, but according to a new study, storms aren’t the only risk factor to consider when it comes to Sunshine State housing.

The rules reduce compliance requirements for firms with less risk while maintaining requirements for the largest banks.

As severe weather risk increases for in the state, how has North Carolina prepared its properties for increased risk of damage from natural disasters.