MBA Weighs in on HUD Section 8 Proposal

The Mortgage Bankers Association this week weighed in with HUD on its proposal to transition to a single Section 8 regulation and a single Housing Assistance Payment contract for its Section 8 project-based rental assistance programs.

Moody’s: CMBS Loss Severities Drop

Moody’s, New York, reported U.S. commercial mortgage-backed securities had the lowest loss amount last year since 2009, but noted loss severities remained elevated.

CFPB Releases Final Rule on Small Business Loan Reporting

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last Thursday issued a final rule that would require some lenders to collect and report information about small business credit applications they receive, including geographic/demographic data, lending decisions and the price of credit.