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Rising #mortgagerates and continued home price appreciation over the past 24 months has led to a slowdown in housing turnover and refinancing activity, pushing #mortgage prepayment speeds to historically low levels. #Solarloan prepayment rates have fallen in tandem, as home sales and cash-out refis have historically been two of the main solar prepay drivers. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eECgqR92 | #ABS

Ellington Financial LLC, Gabelli Utility Trust, Another 7 Companies Have A High Estimated Dividend Yield (VIANEWS) – Ellington Financial LLC (EFC), Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT), Redwood Trust (RWT) have the highest dividend yield stocks on this list. Financial Asset Forward Dividend Yield Updated (EST) Ellington Financial LLC (EFC) 15% 2023-10-27 15:46:06 Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) 10.34% 2023-10-28 07:48:05 Redwood Trust (RWT) 8.72% 2023-10-12 15:14:04 AEGON N.V. (AEG) 5.98% 2023-10-26 05:15:04 […] https://lnkd.in/dWUSAVNi - Read more.

Nationwise Group and Viking Aggregation are proud to announce our expansion into Viking Residential and Viking Commercial Aggregation today. Two verticals that will assist residential and commercial finance brokers to expand their offerings in addition to our Viking Asset Finance offering that is already making such a positive impact on our Viking Asset Finance brokers and their customers! All three businesses will be working hard to give back to our brokers and provide the best support and service to enable them to grow their businesses and look after their customers with the best possible tools available. Gus Kininmont James Angus Cath Ryan Simon Gwynne - General Manager Viking Aggregation Terri Lightbown Mimi Jawad Terry Scott Wade Collins Lisa Doolan Ryan Medina Luke Osborne Kristen Robinson Lee Morris #vikingaggregation #vikingresidential #vikingcommercial #vikingassetfinance #strengthdiversityresilience

Thank you Andrew Ackerman. Unfortunately, this is the way most laws are made or scuttled. Industries have lobbyists watching every move, paying off politicians, making promises, providing bill language, etc. That's why I retired early from my job with Cal/EPA and became a shareholder advocate. As a regulator, industries were regulating me. As a small shareholder, I actually have MORE influence than I did when heading legislation and regulations. https://lnkd.in/g9PVdfea If you hold shares in a few companies, one thing you can do with little effort is to vote your proxies according to your values. iconik makes that very easy to do. Never miss a vote. Intelligent, automated voting after answering a few easy questions. #ESG #corpgov

Equipment Finance News has recognized John Crum, managing director of Wells Fargo Commercial Vehicle group, as a leader to watch in the equipment finance space in 2024. Read more about how John is leading the charge towards sustainability and electrification in the commercial vehicle industry here: https://bit.ly/3QKpS3C

KBRA releases #research that examines the #UK #mortgage and housing marketplace. In this update to our September 2023 research report, KBRA explores the financing market for house purchases across the UK, as well as current challenges and trends in the region’s #housingmarket. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ecWNyqYw | #RMBS #structuredfinance

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The #FederalHousingFinanceAgency on April 16 issued a notice and a request for comment related to a proposal whereby Freddie Mac could purchase single-family CES #mortgages. This report explores the proposal’s potential overlap with the existing second lien PLS market and the effects the program may have on the size and risk profile of the PLS market post-adoption. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d4qYQtWm | #structuredfinance #RMBS #insightfulresearch

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Need a refresher of what happened in the property market this year? Dive into our round-up to revisit the biggest news and trends. And if you have mortgage-related queries, our Loan Market Capital & Coast team are here to help.