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“COVID-19 made it clear that certain methods needed to be updated to keep up with our ever-changing world and economy,. One of the areas that this was most prevalent was our notarization process passing legislation like the SECURE Notarization Act allows us to do just that.”
–Rep. Madeline Dean, D-Pa., co-author of legislation that would notaries nationwide to perform Remote Online Notarization transactions.
MBA, Lenders Seeks Clarity on Juneteenth Holiday Designation
With unusual speed and rare bipartisan agreement, Congress last week passed, and President Biden signed, legislation designating June 19—colloquially known as “Juneteenth”—a federal holiday, a move welcomed by Americans and supported by the Mortgage Bankers Association and thousands of businesses nationwide. But the speed of the designation—with Friday, June 18 designated a federal holiday—resulted in unintended consequences and disruption for the mortgage lending industry.
MBA Mortgage Action Alliance ‘Call to Action’ on Secure Notarization Bill
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s grassroots advocacy arm, the Mortgage Action Alliance, issued a Call to Action Monday in support of bipartisan legislation that would allow notaries in all states to perform Remote Online Notarization transactions.
ACES: Q4 Critical Defect Rate Moderates, But Remains High
ACES Quality Management, Denver, said overall critical defect rates improved in the fourth quarter but remained high for calendar year 2020.
Wells Fargo Economics: CRE Prospects Brighten
Wells Fargo Economics, Charlotte, N.C., said surging economic activity could signal a turnaround in commercial real estate fundamentals.
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.
Dealmaker: LV Lending Closes $12M in Financing
LV Lending, Miami, closed $11.75 million in financing for land acquisition and hotel conversion transactions in Florida.
Call for Speakers: MBA Annual Convention & Expo; Deadline July 16
Speaking proposals for breakout sessions are now being accepted for the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo 2021, taking place October 17-20 at the San Diego Convention Center. This is the industry’s largest convention and expo focused on residential real estate finance.
MBA, Lenders Seeks Clarity on Juneteenth Holiday Designation
With unusual speed and rare bipartisan agreement, Congress last week passed, and President Biden signed, legislation designating June 19—colloquially known as “Juneteenth”—a federal holiday, a move welcomed by Americans and supported by the Mortgage Bankers Association and thousands of businesses nationwide. But the speed of the designation—with Friday, June 18 designated a federal holiday—resulted in unintended consequences and disruption for the mortgage lending industry.