Yardi Matrix Blog, Feb. 16, 2021–Paul FiorillaThe multifamily lending operations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac face no immediate changes as a result of the change in presidential administration.https://www.yardimatrix.com/blog/joe-bides-time-before-putting-imprint-on-multifamily-lending/
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How Much Will the Commercial Mortgage Market Grow in 2021?
Mortgage Professional America, Feb. 15, 2021–David KitaiMBA is forecasting commercial and multifamily lending to increase 11% in 2021, bringing total volume up to $486 billion. While this is positive news …
Life Insurance Commercial Mortgage Return Index Stabilizes
Trepp, New York, said commercial mortgage investments held by life insurance companies remained positive in late 2020 for the third consecutive quarter.
CREF Virtual Conference & Lender Meeting Takeaways
Slatt Capital (blog post), Feb. 12, 2021–Jeff GlennTypically held in San Diego, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s CREF conference was a virtual experience this year. These are Senior Vice President Jeff …
Fed Eyes Trouble in Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Debt in 2021 Stress Tests
Reuters, Feb. 12, 2021–Pete SchroederThe U.S. Federal Reserve on Friday unveiled the hypothetical recession it plans to test large banks against in its 2021 stress tests, which includes “substantial stress” …
Dealmaker: Greystone Provides $124M for Four Multifamily Properties
Greystone, New York, provided $123.8 million for four multifamily properties in four states.
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.
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.
MBA Awards $165,000 in Path to Diversity Scholarships
The Mortgage Bankers Association awarded more than $165,000 in scholarships to 192 women and minorities through its Path to Diversity (P2D) Scholarship Program during fiscal year 2020.
Another Remote-Work Year Looms as Office-Reopening Plans Are Delayed
Wall Street Journal, Feb. 11, 2021–Chip Cutter (subscription)From Silicon Valley to Tennessee to Pennsylvania, high hopes that a rapid vaccine rollout in early 2021 would send millions of workers back …