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New MBA White Paper, Where From Here?, Analyzes Commercial Real Estate Trends and Outlook
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released a new white paper, Where From Here?, which examines current economic trends and commercial/multifamily real estate market
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquencies Stay Low in the Third Quarter of 2019
Commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquencies remained low in the third quarter of 2019, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Commercial/Multifamily
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 9.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 29, 2019.
IMB Profits Rise to Near Seven-Year High in Third Quarter of 2019
Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a net gain of $1,924 on each loan they originated in the third quarter of 2019
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in October
Mortgage credit availability increased in October according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
MISMO® Issues Taxpayer Consent Language as Solution for New IRS Requirement on Sharing Tax...
MISMO®, the mortgage industry's standards organization, has issued its Taxpayer Consent Language, which permits lenders to share tax information received
MBA Announces Two Affordable Housing Advisory Councils
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced today the formation of two advisory councils as part of its new affordable housing initiative.
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Ascends in the Third Quarter of 2019
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 24 percent higher in the third quarter compared to a year ago, and rose 9 percent from this year's second quarter
Ethan Saxon Joins MBA as Associate Vice President of Legislative Affairs
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced today that Ethan Saxon has joined the association as Associate Vice President of Legislative Affairs. In this role
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 0.1 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey
MBA Commends the SEC for Reviewing Disclosure Requirements regarding Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement regarding Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
MBA Recognizes 44 New Certified Mortgage Banker Graduates
MBA Education, the award-winning education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), recognized 44 individuals who earned the Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB®) designation at a ceremony held at MBA's 2019
MBA’s Future Leaders Program Graduates 72 Residential and Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Finance Professionals
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today recognized a total of 72 mortgage professionals - 37 from the residential market segment and 35 from the commercial/multifamily market
MBA Announces Governors and Committee Chairs for 2020
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced the members of its Residential Board of Governors (RESBOG), members of its Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance Board of Governors (COMBOG), and chairs of its Residential Committees
MBA Statement on FHFA Director Mark Calabria’s Remarks on Housing Finance Reform
Statement from Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mark Calabria's remarks delivered today at MBA's 2019 Annual Convention and Expo
MBA Releases New White Paper: The Basic Components of an Information Security Program
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released a new white paper, The Basic Components of an Information Security Program, which gives an overview of current information security
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 11.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 18, 2019
September New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 34.2 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for September 2019 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 34.2 percent compared to a year ago.
MBA’s Lisa Haynes Honored as Association CFO of the Year by Association TRENDS
Lisa J. Haynes, SVP, Chief Financial Officer and Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), was presented with the Association CFO of the Year Award by Association TRENDS. Haynes received the award at the Nonprofit CFO of the Year Awards reception in Washington.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 5.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 4, 2019.