Category: News and Trends

Grandbridge’s Marcy Thomas Talks CMBS, DEI and CCMS

MBA NewsLink interviewed Marcy Thomas, Vice President and Portfolio Loan Manager with Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC, about CMBS servicing, DEI, the upcoming Commercial/Multifamily Finance Servicing and Technology Conference and what the CCMS designation means to her.

| By MBA NewsLink Staff

FHFA Announces GSEs’ Duty to Serve Plans for 2022-2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency published the 2022-2024 Underserved Markets Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under the Duty to Serve Program, which outline the government-sponsored enterprises’ commitment to serving manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation and rural housing.

| By MBA NewsLink Staff

The MBA Path to Diversity Scholarship Program

The MBA Path to Diversity Scholarship Program recognizes existing industry professionals who are seeking to advance their careers through continuing education.

| By MBA NewsLink Staff

MBA Chart of the Week: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

According to the inaugural 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Study, conducted by McLagan and recommended by Mortgage Bankers Association, participating mortgage firms – both residential and commercial/multifamily – had varied policies, practices and initiatives to further racial and gender equality within their organizations.

| By MBA NewsLink Staff