Today: MBA CONVERGENCE Takes Big Next Step in Columbus

MBA CONVERGENCE, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s initiative to promote minority homeownership opportunities, launches its second major pilot program today, July 21 in Columbus, Ohio.

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.

Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases to 3.50%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance decreased by 26 basis points to 3.50% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of July 11–the twentieth consecutive weekly decline.

MBA Advocacy Update July 19, 2021

Last Friday, FHFA announced the removal of the GSEs’ 50-basis-point adverse market fee in response to both industry advocacy and improved market conditions.