Category: News and Trends

Commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing and lending have started 2018 at the second fastest pace on record, with first-half 2018 originations lower only than those of the first half of 2007. This week’s chart shows origination growth for the four main categories of loans from 2009 to 2018 (year to date).

Commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing and lending have started 2018 at the second fastest pace on record, with first-half 2018 originations lower only than those of the first half of 2007. This week’s chart shows origination growth for the four main categories of loans from 2009 to 2018 (year to date).

The rest of 2018 should see strong multifamily real estate activity, Berkadia’s Mid-Year Powerhouse Poll said.

Several metrics and indicators suggest commercial real estate is in a ‘late stable’ stage of the market cycle for most property types in most geographies, said RCLCO, Bethesda, Md.

The Mortgage Bankers Association welcomed 12 new regular members to its ranks, which currently numbers more than 2,300 member companies.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Washington, D.C., announced Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will conclude their single-family rental pilot programs.

Commercial and multifamily developments and activities from MBA relevant to your business and our industry.

HUD on Monday announced a plan to encourage more apartment owners to participate in its Housing Choice Voucher program.

The U.S. hotel sector is likely to continue its strong performance through 2019, according to a report from STR and Tourism Economics.

The Mortgage Bankers Association released a new MBANow video featuring a CREF Corner Office conversation with Shekar Narasimhan, CMB, Managing Partner with Beekman Advisors.