Category: Top National News

HousingWire, Dec. 14, 2018–Ben LaneAccording to newly released data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, outstanding commercial and multifamily mortgage debt climbed to a record high of $3.32 trillion in the third quarter, topping the previous high of $3.27 trillion, which was set in the previous quarter.

National Real Estate Investor, Dec. 6, 2018–Beth Mattson-TeigThe EB-5 Immigrant Investor program continues to limp along, but challenges that include lack of reforms, short-term extensions and a backlog of investors waiting for visas are causing some to question the future of the program.

Business Observer, Dec. 7, 2018Banks nationwide, by a big margin in some cases, are slowing down commercial real estate lending in most property categories.

HousingWire, Dec. 7, 2018–Ben LaneDelinquency rates on commercial and multifamily mortgages stayed nearly historic lows during the third quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this week.

National Mortgage Professional, Dec. 6, 2018–Phil HallThe National Flood Insurance Program was extended through Dec. 21 as part of Congress’ two-week extension for the federal government’s funding deadline.

Real Crowd Podcast, Dec. 12, 2018–Tyler StewartMortgage Bankers Association Vice President of Research and Economics Jamie Woodwell joined the RealCrowd podcast to discuss the current state of the economy and what to look for as we head into 2019.

Forbes, Dec. 3, 2018 Forbes magazine asked six real estate professionals to share some critical skills anyone looking to succeed in real estate should possess.

Bloomberg, Dec. 4, 2018–Lananh NguyenBank of America Corp. says the property market is getting more interesting.

National Mortgage Professional, Nov. 30, 2018–Phil HallCongress passed a seven-day extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, hours before its scheduled expiration.

Scotsman Guide, Dec. 4, 2018–Victor WhitmanThe delinquency rate on commercial/multifamily loans held by major investor classes remained exceptionally low in the third quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.