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WaMu Confirms Rumors, Will Exit Much of Mortgage Origination Business
Apr 08, 2008The rumors are true. Washington Mutual, Inc. [stock WM][/stock] confirmed Tuesday morning that it would raise $7 billion via a direct placement of securities with an investor group led by an affiliate of TPG Capital; that number is $2 billion greater than the $5 billion that had been reported earlier by the Wall Street Journal, ahead of the deal’s formal announcement.
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Old National: Rogue Loan Officer Drove $17 Million Loss
Apr 07, 2008 -
Mortgage Fraud Detection Improving, Treasury Unit Says
Apr 04, 2008 -
Industry Representatives Urge Slowdown on RESPA
Apr 04, 2008 -
In Philly, a New Epicenter for the Battle Over Foreclosures
Apr 03, 2008 -
MetLife to Acquire Everbank Reverse Mortgage
Apr 03, 2008 -
Federal Judge Green-Lights Countrywide Probe
Apr 02, 2008 -
Bucking the Trend: Detroit Lender Looking to Boost Staff
Mar 28, 2008 -
Mortgage Fraud Losses Pegged at $2.5 Billion in 2008
Mar 28, 2008 -
Philadelphia City Council Suspends Foreclosure Sales, Calls for a Six Month Moratorium
Mar 27, 2008 -
Mortgage REITs are so hot right now
Mar 26, 2008 -
Security Capital Reduces Workforce
Mar 26, 2008