Fair Lending: Things You Might Not Be Thinking Of–June 22

Good fair lending practices can extend much further into your operations than you might initially imagine. This conversation will focus not only the traditional pricing concerns, but also underwriting, marketing, …

Do Commercial Servicer Ratings Matter? — July 14

Credit Rating Agencies perform operational reviews of commercial/multifamily loan servicing operations as a non-credit component of the rating process. This is an important part of their review process alongside the credit ratings these entities assign for CMBS and CRE CLO transactions. Hear directly from the agencies about servicer review process, what it entails and why it’s a significant component for rated transactions.

Creating Access to Commercial Real Estate Capital for Underserved Market Participants June 15

One of many industry shifts in 2020 included public acknowledgments by many organizations that commercial real estate continues to lag in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion. The Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers will facilitate a conversation about an associated challenge — access to capital for commercial real estate operators and developers.

Creating Access to Commercial Real Estate Capital for Underserved Market Participants June 15

One of many industry shifts in 2020 included public acknowledgments by many organizations that commercial real estate continues to lag in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion. The Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers will facilitate a conversation about an associated challenge — access to capital for commercial real estate operators and developers.

MBA CONVERGENCE Webinar Series: The Future is Female: How Women Are Shaping the Future of Housing May 26

Women are typically the key decision makers in families when it comes to homeownership, and single women are the second largest cohort of homebuyers. In this third installation of “The Physics of Affordable Housing,” learn more about the challenges women face despite their known purchasing power. Explore new strategies, tactics and partnerships that will reach women in the housing market and help bridge the gender gap.

Upcoming MBA Member Demo Days: May 20, 27

Join us throughout May for Member Demo Days – afternoons of specialized programming, live demonstrations and Q&A – giving MBA members the opportunity to learn about the latest technology solutions …

Retail 3.0: Re-Envisioning Retail May 26

Few industries have been more affected by the pandemic than the retail industry. Already adapting to a greater emphasis on experiential and online retail trends (Retail 2.0), retailers have also had to incorporate health, wellness and safety concerns into their calculus.