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MBANow: MBA SVP Bill Killmer on MAA Action Week
The Mortgage Bankers Association released two new MBANow videos featuring MBA Senior Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs Bill Killmer, who discusses the MBA Mortgage Action Alliance “Action Week” (Oct. 2-6).
MBANow: MBA SVP Bill Killmer on MAA Action Week
The Mortgage Bankers Association released two new MBANow videos featuring MBA Senior Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs Bill Killmer, who discusses the MBA Mortgage Action Alliance “Action Week” (Oct. 2-6).
Commercial/Multifamily Briefs
Multifamily & Healthcare Finance LLC–an approved MAP and LEAN FHA lender that provides mortgages and new construction funding for clients purchasing, refinancing, rehabilitating or developing commercial, multifamily and healthcare properties–recently launched, led by Jim Moore, Joe Funk and Bob Sheddy.
Lopez Urges Vigilance in ‘High-Risk’ Environment
MIAMI–Financial regulators are focusing intently on lenders’ risk management organizations and practices. So is the Mortgage Bankers Association.
MBA: Second Quarter Delinquencies Remain Low; CMBS Increases Slightly
Delinquency rates for commercial and multifamily mortgage loans were relatively flat in the second quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association said in its Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report.
MBA Asks House to Strengthen Flood Insurance Bill
The Mortgage Bankers Association, in a letter to House leadership, expressed strong support for inclusion of provisions that would strengthen and expand the private flood insurance market within Title IV of the FAA Reauthorization bill slated for floor consideration this week.
CBRE: Florida CRE ‘Resilient’ in Face of Hurricane Irma
Florida’s commercial real estate market benefited from long-term preparation when Hurricane Irma hit, reported CBRE, Los Angeles.
MBA Advocates Volcker Rule Changes to Improve CMBS Market Making
Certain changes to the Volcker Rule would better accomplish the rule’s public policy purposes–and protect a foundational element of commercial mortgage-backed securities liquidity–the Mortgage Bankers Association said in a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
MBA, Trade Groups Urge Administration to Stay Course on GSE Reform
The Mortgage Bankers Association and other industry trade groups urged the Trump Administration to maintain momentum on reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, expressing concerns that reform efforts appear to be stalling on Capitol Hill.
