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“A rapidly improving economy and job market has freed up jumbo credit, as banks have deposits to utilize. However, there is still plenty of restraint, as many sectors have not fully returned to pre-pandemic capacity, and there are around 2 million borrowers still in forbearance.”
–Joel Kan, MBA Associate Vice President of Economic and Industry Forecasting.

MBA Urges Support of Affordable Housing Provisions to House Infrastructure Bill

Ahead of a scheduled vote Wednesday on part of the Biden Administration’s multi-billion-dollar infrastructure bill, the Mortgage Bankers Association sent a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee urging support for two provisions that support affordable housing incentives.

MBA DEI Leadership Awards: Nomination Deadline Aug. 13

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. Nomination deadline for this year’s awards is Aug. 13.

MBA Urges Support of Affordable Housing Provisions to House Infrastructure Bill

Ahead of a scheduled vote Wednesday on part of the Biden Administration’s multi-billion-dollar infrastructure bill, the Mortgage Bankers Association sent a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee urging support for two provisions that support affordable housing incentives.

Industry Briefs June 9, 2021

The Mortgage Collaborative, San Diego, announced results of its inaugural The Pulse of the Mortgage Industry survey ranking mortgage lenders’ top concerns based on 598 executive responses from the co-op’s 234 lender members.

JLL: Offices Will Evolve as They Re-Emerge

JLL, Chicago, said it expects offices to re-emerge as the “beating heart” of re-energized central business districts as the recovery progresses.