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Tag: CONVERGENCE

MBA NewsLink Q&A with Daron Tubian of Barings, Chair of the 2024 Affordable Rental Housing Advisory Council
Daron Tubian was named Chair of the 2024 Affordable Rental Housing Advisory Council at CREF24 in San Diego. Tubian previously co-chaired the Council in 2023.

End of Year Analysis: The Affordable Rental Housing Strategy
In October 2022, the Mortgage Bankers Association launched the Affordable Rental Housing Strategy under the leadership of 2023 Chairman Matt Rocco, President of Colliers Mortgage.

MBA Launches Upgraded CONVERGENCE Site
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced a revamped version of the CONVERGENCE section of its website, aiming to benefit its members and a broader audience.

MBA Releases Updated Affordable Housing Policy Agenda
The Mortgage Bankers Association released the second iteration of its Affordable Housing Policy Agenda.

CONVERGENCE: A Case for Change – Increasing Black Homeownership
The racial homeownership gap remains persistent in metros across the nation. Housing professionals–namely loan originators and real estate professionals–are critical stakeholders in the mortgage lending landscape, witnessing the challenges of …

Seven Takeaways from MBA’s Affordable Rental Housing Summit
Significant affordability challenges exist across the country and the issue is a top priority for the Biden Administration. In April, the Mortgage Bankers Association virtually convened business and policy executives for a series of conversations on the 2021 affordable rental housing landscape. Here are some key takeaways from that event.