Mortgage Professional America, Jan. 10, 2020–Steve Randall (MBA mention) Mortgage professionals focused on commercial and multifamily originations are preparing to be busy this year, sharing their optimism with lenders.https://www.mpamag.com/market-update/cre-originators-are-getting-ready-for-a-busy-year-196188.aspx
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CREF Outlook Survey: Majority of Firms Expect Originations to Increase in 2020
Following an anticipated record year of lending in 2019, commercial and multifamily mortgage originators expect 2020 to be another strong year in activity, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2020 Commercial Real Estate Finance Outlook Survey.
MBA Education Webinars Now Free to MBA Members
All MBA member companies in good standing now have more MBA benefits to celebrate, including complimentary access to all online education webinars and webinar recordings.
Apply Now for MBA Path to Diversity Scholarship Program
The Path to Diversity Scholarship Program recognizes existing industry professionals who are seeking to advance their careers through continuing education.
CREF 2020 Feb. 9-12 in San Diego
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Commercial Real Estate Finance/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo 2020 takes place Feb. 9-12 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Click here for more information.
MBA Education School of Multifamily Property Inspections in Minneapolis Apr. 22-23
MBA Education presents its popular School of Multifamily Property Inspections in Minneapolis Apr. 22 and 23. Click here for more information or to register.
MBA Education School of Multifamily Mortgage Banking in Washington, D.C. Feb. 2020
MBA Education’s Multifamily School of Mortgage Banking provides a comprehensive and interactive look at the critical elements of multifamily real estate finance. Click here for more information or to register.
MBA CREF Forecast: 2020 Commercial/Multifamily Lending to Climb 9 Percent to $683 Billion
Commercial and multifamily mortgage bankers are expected to close a record $683 billion of loans backed by income-producing properties in 2020, a 9 percent increase from 2019’s anticipated record volume of $628 billion, according to a new Mortgage Bankers Association forecast.
Some Americans are Ditching their Mortgage to Rent in Retirement…
Business Insider, Jan. 7, 2020–Liz Knueven While conventional advice says that mortgage-free homeownership is important to retirement, many American retirees are finding that renting better fits their lifestyle and their …
Investor-Driven Lender Growth in CRE Finance
The rise of debt funds, mortgage real estate investment trusts and other players broadly referred to as “investor-driven lenders” has been at the heart of the commercial real estate finance narrative this cycle–particularly in recent years.