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Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

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The term "mortgage" typically refers to a mortgage loan. A mortgage loan is a financing instrument where an individual or business borrows money to purchase property (usually real property) and... more +

A Resurgence of Residential Mortgage Repurchase Claims on the Horizon

Bilzin Sumberg on 5/5/2020

A surge in repurchase claims against mortgage originators may be imminent as aggregators and servicers face nonpayment of debt obligations and liquidity shortfalls resulting from an increase in residential mortgage loans put...more

RMBS Litigation Relating to Loans Sold Prior to 2008: Are We Finally Nearing The End?

Bilzin Sumberg on 3/17/2020

The years since the 2007–2008 financial crisis have been marked with milestone settlements of claims against the major mortgage “aggregators” (sometimes also known as “investors” in the mortgage purchasing context), who then...more

Financial Daily Dose 11.20.2019 | Top Story: Utility PG&E Struggles with Fires and Path Out of Bankruptcy

Robins Kaplan LLP on 11/20/2019

PG&E’s woes continue. Not only is the company still in the midst of a dangerous fire season, but it’s struggling to find a path out of bankruptcy while fending off a growing chorus of cities and state officials “threatening...more

Lehman RMBS Settlement Likely to Spur Additional Claims

Bilzin Sumberg on 3/20/2018

On March 8, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York concluded a lengthy “claims estimation” trial to determine the appropriate final settlement price for a resolution of lawsuits filed on behalf of...more

Second Circuit Affirms $800 Million Judgment Under Securities Act And Certain State "Blue Sky" Laws, Addressing A Variety Of...

A&O Shearman on 10/3/2017

On September 28, 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a judgment, entered after a bench trial by Judge Denise Cote of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York,...more

New Wave of Lehman Litigation Appears to Be Imminent

Bilzin Sumberg on 5/24/2017

Thousands of mortgage lenders across the country either recently received, or will soon be receiving, this document from Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. (LBHI). It is a notice of a motion to approve a proposed settlement of...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 5/19/2017

Financial Industry Developments - Changes Proposed to CAS and STACR Programs - On May 8, 2017, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced that they are considering certain changes to the structure of their CAS and STACR...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 1/27/2017

Financial Industry Developments - Federal Reserve Board Announces Finalized Rule Adjusting the Board's Maximum Civil Money Penalties - On January 18, 2017, the Federal Reserve Board announced that it was adjusting...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 10/28/2015

Barclays and Wachovia Settle with NCUA - On October 19, 2015, Barclays PLC and Wachovia Capital Markets LLC agreed to pay $325 million and $53 million, respectively, to settle claims brought by the National Credit Union...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 3/24/2015

European Commission Unveils Tax Transparency Package - The European Commission has laid out its plans in a new Tax Transparency Package to clamp down on tax deals made between EU governments and multi-national...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 3/10/2015

FHFA Updates Requirements for Freddie and Fannie Sales of Non-Performing Loans - On March 2, FHFA announced changes to requirements for sales of non-performing loans (NPLs) by Freddie and Fannie to reduce the number of...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - August 18, 2014

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 8/18/2014

FHFA Seeks Input on Single Security Structure for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - On August 12, FHFA published a Request for Input on the proposed structure for a Single Security that would be issued and guaranteed by...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 7/15/2014

New York's Highest Court Will Review First Department Decision on RMBS Putback Statute of Limitations - On June 27, the Court of Appeals for the State of New York agreed to review the First Department's December 2013...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - January 13, 2014

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 1/14/2014

European Parliament Committee Publishes Opinion on Money Laundering Directive 4 - On January 7, the European Parliament published an opinion, written by its Committee on Legal Affairs (or JURI) relating to the...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - December 10, 2013

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 12/10/2013

Council of EU Publishes UK Issues Paper on MLD4 - On November 24, the Council of the European Union published a note (dated November 8, 2013) from the Council Presidency to Council Delegations which includes a UK...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - July 29,2013

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 7/30/2013

FHFA Statement on Freddie Mac Risk-Sharing Transaction - On July 24, the FHFA announced that Freddie Mac is nearing completion of its first risk-sharing transaction, a direct debt issuance, that will assist Freddie Mac...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review - June 3, 2013

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 6/3/2013

In This Issue: CFPB Final Rule Amendments to Ability to Repay and QM Rule; Extension of Loan Modification Programs; Freddie Mac $1 Billion Performing Modified Loan Securitization; FinCEN Guidance on Virtual Currency...more

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - March 11, 2013

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 3/11/2013

In This Issue: *Financial Industry Developments - SEC Risk Alert and Investor Bulletin on Investment Adviser Custody Rule - FHFA Outlines 2013 Goals for Fannie and Freddie - Rating Agency Developments ...more

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