CFPB Extends GSE Patch ‘Indefinitely;’ Kraninger Stresses Flexibility
In a wide-ranging discussion yesterday at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s virtual Annual Convention & Expo, CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger said the Bureau would continue to move forward with its agenda of easing regulatory burdens and providing mortgage lenders and servicers with greater flexibilities in working with customers.
Carson: FHA Will Extend Forbearance Requests Through Year-End
HUD Secretary Ben Carson yesterday announced the Federal Housing Administration will extend the date for single-family homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages to request an initial forbearance from their mortgage servicer for up to six months.
GSE Executives Discuss Pandemic Response, Defend New Refinance Fee
The government-sponsored enterprises have supported and provided critical liquidity to the market throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac executives said.
MBA Elects 2021 Board of Directors
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced its Board of Directors for the 2021 membership year during MBA’s virtual 2020 Annual Convention & Expo.
MBA Announces 2021 Residential Board of Governors
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced members of its Residential Board of Governors (RESBOG) and chairs of its Residential Committee for 2021.
MBA Recognizes 29 Certified Mortgage Banker Graduates
MBA Education, the award-winning education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association, recognized 29 individuals who earned the Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB®) designation at a ceremony held during MBA’s virtual 2020 Annual Convention & Expo.