The Mortgage Bankers Association and nearly three dozen industry trade groups sent a letter to Senate leadership urging confirmation of Julia Gordon as HUD Assistant Secretary for Housing and Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration.
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“We believe Ms. Gordon is highly qualified for this important position…She also has the skills, experience and relationships to bring people together, both within FHA and among stakeholders, to address challenges collaboratively and effectively.”
–From an MBA/trade group letter urging Senate confirmation of Julia Gordon as FHA Commissioner.
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