GlobeSt.com, Dec. 11, 2019–Kelsi Maree Borland Emerging technologies will be among the top trends for apartments in 2020. Renters continue to crave convenience through technology, and the demand is fueling …
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Multifamily Delinquencies Remain at Record Lows in Q3
HousingWire, Dec. 5, 2019–Kelsey RamirezCommercial and multifamily mortgage delinquencies remained at record lows in the third quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report.https://www.housingwire.com/articles/multifamily-delinquencies-remain-at-record-lows-in-q3/
MBA Recognizes Premier Members
MBA is proud to recognize its Premier and Select Associate Members and to thank them for their continued support of MBA and the real estate finance industry.
Mortgage-Backed Securities Held By U.S. Commercial Banks Surpasses $2 Trillion: Cause For Concern?
Forbes, Dec. 9, 2019–Trefis TeamMortgage-backed securities played a pivotal role in triggering the 2008 recession. And there was a notable reduction in the amount of MBS U.S. banks held on …
New MBA White Paper Analyzes Commercial Real Estate Market Trends, Outlook
The Mortgage Bankers Association released a new white paper, Where From Here?, which examines current economic trends and commercial/multifamily real estate market conditions and summarizes recent comprehensive data–by property type and capital source–reported by MBA’s research team.
MBA Recognizes Select Members
MBA recognizes its Select Associate Members and thanks them for their continued support of MBA and the real estate finance industry.
Senate Banking Committee Moves Brian Montgomery Nomination as HUD Deputy Secretary
The Senate Banking Committee approved Brian Montgomery’s nomination as HUD Deputy Secretary by a 20-5 vote. Montgomery had strong support from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Following the Banking Committee vote, …
Multifamily REITs Are Once Again in Acquisition Mode
National Real Estate Investor, Dec. 10, 2019–Bendix AndersonAfter taking a bit of a pause in previous years, multifamily real estate investment trusts are net buyers in 2019.https://www.nreionline.com/multifamily/multifamily-reits-are-once-again-acquisition-mode?
UBS’ LaBianca: CMBS ‘Very Resilient’ Product
The Mortgage Bankers Association released an interview with UBS Managing Director Chris LaBianca, who serves as Vice Chair of MBA’s Commercial/Multifamily Board of Governors and previously chaired MBA’s Capital Council.
Chinese Investment in U.S. Commercial Real Estate Is Plunging (subscription)
Wall Street Journal, Dec. 5, 2019–Natalie WongChinese investment in U.S. commercial property is plunging as restrictions on capital leaving the country and geopolitical tensions weigh on real estate deals.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-05/chinese-investment-in-u-s-commercial-real-estate-is-plunging