Category: Top National News

HousingWire, Mar. 8, 2019–Ben LaneAccording to newly released data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, delinquency rates on commercial and multifamily mortgages remained near historic lows during the fourth quarter, just as they did all year.

Wall Street Journal, March 4, 2019 –Jessica Menton (subsription)The Federal Reserve’s dovish tilt this year has been a boon for real-estate shares that were pressured by a threat of higher interest rates. Investors are scooping up REIT shares because of their large dividends and strong earnings growth.

National Real Estate Investor, Feb 28, 2019–Beth Mattson-Teig Demand for net lease appears strong across the board from all types of investors.

Commercial Property Executive, Mar. 4, 2019–Paul Fiorilla (MBA mention)The number of debt funds and non-traditional lending sources has grown throughout this cycle. Is that a reflection of temporary market forces or have they become a permanently larger part of the commercial mortgage landscape?

Mortgage Media, Mar. 6, 2019–S.A. IbrahimMarcia Davies read “Women in the Workplace,” a comprehensive study of the state of women in corporate America, with some concern. Davies, chief operating officer of the Mortgage Bankers Association, knows gender and race inequality is not specific to the mortgage industry and is found across corporate America. Changing it is going to take a mindful, focused and purposeful approach at all levels, but especially from leadership.

GlobeSt.com, Feb. 25, 2019–Natalie DolceThe Mortgage Bankers Association selected PNC to receive this year’s Commercial/Multifamily Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award for making significant strides in gender equality through its Men as Allies program.

Radding’s Report, Feb. 21, 2019 (podcast)Radding’s Rapport welcomes Mike Fratantoni to share his views on current economic trends.Mike is MBA’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Industry Technology.

National Real Estate Investor, Feb. 27, 2019–Beth Mattson-Teig (MBA mention)Despite a dip in mortgage originations in 2018, banks continue to have healthy appetite for CRE lending.

National Real Estate Investor, Feb. 20, 2019–Liz WolfRetail properties can still get financing, capital markets experts say, but their sponsorship, location and metrics are under very close scrutiny.

Forbes, Feb. 26, 2019–Maryann ReidThe first few years of a career can be pivotal to future success. Three women shared what they learned that helped them reach the success they have today and make their lessons work for them.