Most U.S. home loans are sold into bond deals with government backing, similar to Treasury notes. Here's what matters in housing finance after Fitch lowered.
Commercial real-estate loan delinquencies are ticking higher, topping 4.4% in July for all loans in bond deals but reaching 5% for office loans, according to.
1826 EDT Fitch Ratings cites a variety medium-term fiscal challenges that have gone unaddressed in its decision to downgrade the U.S.'s long-term rating.