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Fitch Sees Strong Compliance with 'High Cost' Rules.(Brief Article)

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| April 01, 2005 | Harmon, Jennifer | COPYRIGHT 2005 SourceMedia, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

New York -- Based on results of the transaction loan sampling over the past 22 months, Fitch has determined that there has been excellent compliance with Fitch's high-cost loan criteria. Effective immediately, Fitch will no longer require third-party reports for rated transactions at the time of closing for loans originated in New Jersey, New Mexico, Kentucky, Massachusetts and Indiana.

The ratings agency said compliance systems have become a critical component of the underwriting and quality-control process. The revisions Fitch has made to rating residential mortgage-backed securities recognizes the progress the industry has made managing compliance with the myriad of anti-predatory laws and regulations, according to Fitch.

Kevin Cuff, president of the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, said the industry is still waiting to see how the new Massachusetts law will affect the market since it has only been in place for two months. "Fitch is recognizing how we all feel in the state. We're in a wait-and-see period to see how compliance ...

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