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The Motley Fool
October 26, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
A Tale of Two FBRs With the June IPO of FBR Capital Markets, investors can now get their hands on what's good about FBR without having to expose themselves to the carnage of FBR Group.   |
The Motley Fool
June 11, 2007
Tom Taulli |
FBR's Split Personality The spin-off of the investment banking division is a smart way for this REIT to capitalize on the boom in the markets. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
June 17, 2010
Rich Smith |
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades FBR Capital hearts JPMorgan. |
The Motley Fool
March 16, 2009
Rich Smith |
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades FBR goes window-shopping at Whole Foods. |
The Motley Fool
November 29, 2007
Rimmy Malhotra |
Anatomy of an Investment Idea A step-by-step guide to smart investing decisions. The important thing is to dig in, do your homework, and think through your ideas before throwing money at them. |
U.S. Banker
February 2008
John Adams |
Employment: As Recession Threatens, Banks Shed Mortgage Jobs While headhunters say banks are still hiring in some areas, such as wealth and risk management, when it comes to the mortgage sector the news is bad and getting worse. |
The Motley Fool
February 10, 2009
Ivan Martchev |
Real Estate Plays for Right Now Some REITs will undoubtedly disappear in this recession; others will keep paying very high distributions. Here's what to look for. |
U.S. Banker
August 2001
Ted Cornwell |
Fears of Defaults Subprime loans are behind the fears. They have not been tested in a declining economy and analysts don't know what to expect. |
The Motley Fool
August 25, 2004
Bill Mann |
New Name: Aether and Dirt Failed wireless software company Aether transforms itself into a fund of mortgage-backed securities. Is the old executive team really up to the job? |
The Motley Fool
September 17, 2009
Rich Smith |
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades FBR hits "play" on EA. |
Real Estate Portfolio
Sep/Oct 2007
Dees Stribling |
Coming into Focus Mortgage REITs of all stripes tighten their lending practices to improve their outlook going forward. The subprime event may mark a permanent change in the business environment for mortgage REITs, as well as mortgage lenders and investors. |
BusinessWeek
February 9, 2004 |
Figuring Out If Banks Fit Together A talk with fund manager David Ellison about how he assesses the prospects of bank mergers working out |
Bank Technology News
November 2001
David Rountree |
NetBank Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary The profitable Internet-only bank is now an Internet-mostly bank, having purchased a brick-and-mortar mortgage company... |
U.S. Banker
May 2007
Thomas P. Vartanian |
Crisis and Opportunity In Subprime Mortgage Markets Problems in the subprime mortgage business will inevitably lead to opportunities for those who can evaluate, service or manage the underlying loans, securities and real estate. |
The Motley Fool
September 10, 2007
Amanda B. Kish |
A Fund Changes Its Stripes The FBR Small-Cap Fund is changing its mandate, lifting its market cap limitations, re-creating the fund as an all-cap strategy, and changing its name to the FBR Focus Fund, all without giving investors a say. |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2007
John Rosevear |
Buying a Home During the Storm Essentially, what's going on is that the mortgage industry -- along with Wall Street -- is rethinking the appropriate pricing for taking on the risk of a borrower with a less-than-prime credit history. |
The Motley Fool
November 11, 2009
Rich Smith |
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades Did FBR Capital just sound the all-clear on Force Protection? Here's how I look at the value equation for this defense stock. |
Real Estate Portfolio
May/Jun 2004
Steve Bergsman |
Capital Forecast Can REIT capital market activity match the flurry of 2003? |
The Motley Fool
April 27, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
This Will Bring On the Real Recovery Now, some positive signs in mortgage financing are bolstering the argument that for real estate, the worst is truly over. |
The Motley Fool
October 6, 2009
Rich Smith |
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades FBR said PCs that should have been built in the fourth quarter of this year were instead shifted forward and built in Q3, and it downgraded AMD's stock. |
U.S. Banker
April 2007
Holly Sraeel |
Tough Lessons for the Subprime Market...Again That New Century finds itself in this predicament should come as no surprise. The burning question? When will the other shoe(s) drop, and how painful will that be for the industry and investors? |
The Motley Fool
May 17, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Real Estate Reality Check Should you pay down your mortgage or put that money in the market? If your investment horizon is long -- at least 10 years -- then the stock market is likely to be a great place for your money. Here are some ideas. |
The Motley Fool
June 29, 2009
Rich Smith |
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades While everyone else was busy clambering into the bullish bandwagon, analysts at FBR downgraded Dow stalwart Alcoa. |
BusinessWeek
January 27, 2011
Dakin Campbell |
Wells Fargo Is Ready to Roll Careful mortgage lending practices helped the San Francisco bank avoid the problems plaguing large rivals such as Bank of America and Citigroup. |
The Motley Fool
March 19, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Subprime Symptoms Starting to Spread? It seems that subprime mortgage difficulties have already started to spread. There will almost certainly be a more protracted softness for housing than we might have anticipated as recently as the final quarter of last year. |
The Motley Fool
August 12, 2004 |
Understanding Mortgage Brokers For many people, the best way to get a mortgage is through a broker. |
BusinessWeek
May 23, 2005
Gene G. Marcial |
Revving Up New Century? Even though New Century Financial beat analysts' first-quarter forecasts, shares have fallen. |
The Motley Fool
January 30, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Who's in the FBI's Crosshairs? The Feds are targeting 14 companies to probe the subprime shenanigans. But it won't identify which. |
The Motley Fool
March 4, 2010
Rich Smith |
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades FBR Capital hems and haws, then upgrades Spirit AeroSystems. |
U.S. Banker
November 2001
Mark Fogarty |
Unexpected Lovefest Some expected a turf war to erupt between mortgage bankers and Realtors as a result of the real estate industry's new ability to provide home finance. But the two groups are now lovey-dovey... |
The Motley Fool
March 8, 2007
Nick Kapur |
Market Buzz: Opportunities in Subprime Lenders Why some in the subprime market may be better off than you think. However, as with the mortgage industry, it can get you into some pretty hairy situations. But the profits are there for those who can see through the panic. |
The Motley Fool
July 12, 2007
Rich Duprey |
The Newest Homeowners: Big Banks The vortex of price declines sucking down values could spiral out of the investment bankers' control, leading to their own subprime devaluation. Investors, take note. |
BusinessWeek
January 9, 2006
Justin Hibbard |
So Many Lenders, So Few Takers As housing slumps, the roof is falling in on the overbuilt mortgage industry. |
Real Estate Portfolio
Jul/Aug 2002 |
A New Phase for Mortgage REITs Even beyond the numbers, mortgage REITs today are better prepared to deal with adverse environments than in the past. However, given their diverse business models and risk exposures, there are still challenges that remain. |
The Motley Fool
April 26, 2006 |
Mortgage Brokers Demystified Mortgage brokers make a lot of sense (and money) for some people. |
The Motley Fool
October 27, 2009
Rich Smith |
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades FBR Capital thinks Texas Instrument's good days are just beginning, giving the stock a buy. |
Bank Systems & Technology
March 29, 2006
Maria Bruno-Britz |
Originating Relationships Mortgage bankers are mining and analyzing data to get a bigger bang for their relationship buck. |
The Motley Fool
December 1, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Best ETF for 2012: Market Vectors Mortgage REIT Income Get pure exposure to the hottest dividend plays in the market. |
The Motley Fool
December 12, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Early Christmas for Mortgage Borrowers There's some good news on the mortgage front for a change. Lending has not come to a grinding halt. In fact, for those who have good credit and qualify for standard fixed-rate loans, mortgages have actually gotten more affordable. |
BusinessWeek
January 10, 2005
Dean Foust |
The Mortgage Biz Has Lost Its Fizz Goodbye, refi boom. Hello, sinking profits and industry consolidation. The roots of the industry's problems are no mystery. Mortgage activity has fallen off sharply since the Fed began hiking rates last spring. |
The Motley Fool
January 3, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
In Defense of Mortgage Brokers Mortgage brokers can save you money even if your credit score is high. |
U.S. Banker
December 2001
Robert A. Bennett |
Gramlich's Words of Warning His suggested caution on subprime mortgage lending should be taken seriously... |
Real Estate Portfolio
May/Jun 2003 |
Munder Small Cap Value Fund A brief snapshot of the fund and its view on REITs. |
Financial Advisor
July 2007
Eric L. Reiner |
Housing Sings The Blues Real estate woes bring both worry and opportunity to the financial sector. |
BusinessWeek
June 8, 2011
Michael J. Moore |
The Financial Sector Keeps Shrinking Bank of America, Citigroup, and other big banks are stymied by a sluggish economy, low interest rates, and new regulations. |
Investment Advisor
January 2009
Beth Piskora |
Focus on Financials No doubt about it: 2008 was a bad year for financial services stocks. The S&P 500 financial services index registered a 60% downturn through December 15. |
FDIC FYI
February 7, 2002 |
Subprime Mortgage Lending Faces the Test of a Slowing Economy Entry by FDIC-insured institutions into subprime lending as a targeted line of business was largely a phenomenon of the 1990s. These lending programs are now being tested by recession, in most cases for the first time... |
The Motley Fool
December 31, 2003 |
Private Mortgage Insurance When you're buying a home, you may end up having to pay for private mortgage insurance -- though there are ways you might avoid it or eliminated it later. |
Registered Rep.
December 1, 2005
Todd K. Ballenger |
Go With the (Reverse) Flow Help your clients by reversing outdated thinking about reverse mortgages. Learn to accommodate more of their "I needs" and their "I wants." Regard a reverse the way you would a forward mortgage: It is simply a device for improving cash flow. |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2008
Dan Caplinger |
Are You Missing Out on a Fortune? Using your home for leverage brings both risk and potential reward. |
