The Mortgage Bankers Association introduces a new offering to its members — the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Study — separately designed and compiled for both the residential and commercial/multifamily sides of the real estate finance industry
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Apartment, Condo Demand Jumps
Demand for U.S. apartments and condominiums jumped in June, analysts said.

MBA Launches CONVERGENCE: Columbus
The Mortgage Bankers Association this week launched a major pilot program to promote minority homeownership opportunities in Columbus, Ohio.

Call for Speakers: MBA Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference 2022: Deadline Aug. 20
The Mortgage Bankers Association is now accepting speaker proposals for its Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference 2022, taking place January 24-27 in Nashville, Tenn.

Murali Tirupati: How Mortgage Servicers Can Improve Operations with an ‘Automation-First’ Strategy
Mortgage servicers are under tremendous pressure to not just onboard loan files faster but do so in compliance with regulatory requirements of CFPB.

MBA DEI Leadership Awards: Nomination Deadline Aug. 13
Inspire change; share success. The Mortgage Bankers Association recognizes residential and commercial/multifamily members who show leadership in the areas of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) internally through market outreach efforts with its annual DEI Leadership Awards.

Illinois, Florida, New Jersey Housing Markets Most At-Risk From Pandemic-Related Damage
Housing markets along the East Coast and in Illinois were most vulnerable to damage from the Coronavirus pandemic in the second quarter, reported ATTOM, Irvine, Calif.

Inventory Jump Could Give Home Buyers Welcome Relief
Zillow, Seattle, reported housing inventory saw “significant recovery” for the second straight month in June, indicating the market may be on the road to rebalancing after a long stint of being heavily in sellers’ favor.

Dealmaker: Capital One Closes $13M Fannie Mae Loan to Refinance Los Angeles Apartments
Capital One provided a $13 million Fannie Mae loan to refinance La Corona del Mar, a 107-unit apartment community in San Pedro, Calif.

Race for Life Sciences Lab Space Heated Up in First-Half 2021
Life-science lab space has emerged as a coveted sector as hefty increases in funding and employment fuel both demand for and construction of lab space in leading U.S. life-science markets, reported CBRE, Dallas.