MBA, Trade Groups Ask HUD for ‘Consistent’ Re-Codification of Disparate Impact Proposed Rule

The Mortgage Bankers Association, the American Bankers Association, the Consumer Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America asked HUD to ensure it codifies a standard of disparate impact that is fully consistent with Supreme Court precedent and implements the Fair Housing Act’s requirements with a clear legal framework to address unlawful discrimination.

Rita Moreno Keynotes mPower Luncheon at MBA Annual Convention & Expo

Registration for the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo, taking place Oct. 17-20 at the San Diego Convention Center, is officially open. Join MBA in San Diego as Academy Award- and Presidential Medal of Freedom Award-winning actress Rita Moreno keynotes the mPower Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

Industry Briefs Aug. 24, 2021: LRES Acquires Keystone Asset Management

LRES Corp., Orange, Calif., signed a definitive agreement to acquire Keystone Asset Management Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation. The deal is expected to be completed September 1, and the joined companies will operate under the LRES Corporation name.

July New Home Sales Post 1% Increase

New single‐family home sales posted a modest 1 percent increase in July amid more signs of a stabilizing housing market, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Tuesday.

MBA: IMB Profits Slow in 2nd Quarter

Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a net gain of $2,023 on each loan they originated in the second quarter, down from $3,361 per loan in the first quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Tuesday in its Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report.