Real Estate Business Online, July 13, 2021–John NelsonLast year the Federal Housing Finance Agency made sweeping changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s multifamily business pursuits. FHFA now directs the …
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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Go All-In on Affordable Housing Lending Following FHFA Revision
Real Estate Business Online, July 13, 2021–John NelsonLast year the Federal Housing Finance Agency made sweeping changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s multifamily business pursuits. FHFA now directs the …
Why Remote Work Might Not Revolutionize Where We Work
NPR, July 13, 2021–Greg RosalskyStarting in September, Apple will also adopt a hybrid model that will allow most employees to work from home two days a week. Apple isn’t the …
Apartment Developers Looking for Construction Loans Find Willing Lenders
Wealth Management Real Estate, July 13, 2021–Bendix AndersonWith occupancies stable and rents rising, developers are eager to build new apartments. Local and regional banks and even some national banks are …
Banks Struggled Last Year, But Now They Are Set for Big Profits
Wall Street Journal, July 12, 2021–Ben Eisen and David Benoit (subscription)The economic recovery is looking good for the biggest U.S. banks. Major players such as JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup are …
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MBA Chart of the Week, July 9, 2021: Commercial/Multifamily Delinquencies
When looking at commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquency rates, we tend to exclude loans that have been delinquent for less than 30 days, as many may be experiencing a temporary “hiccup” that will be quickly remedied before the next payment is due. But examining these rates can provide key insights into commercial and multifamily mortgage performance through the pandemic and into today.
Higher Inflation Is Here to Stay for Years, Economists Forecast
Wall Street Journal, July 11, 2021–Gwynn Guilford, Anthony DeBarros (subscription)Economists surveyed this month by The Wall Street Journal raised their forecasts of how high inflation would go and for how …
Economic Pressures Are Rising On Mom And Pop Rental Owners
NPR, July 7, 2021–Chris NicholsSmall landlords say eviction moratoriums make it harder for them to stay in business. There’s concern they will sell to corporations that may not provide similar …