The Research Institute for Housing America, MBA’s think tank, released a special report that examines why, since the 1990s, older workers’ labor force participation has increased while their migration has decreased, counter to conventional economic wisdom.
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Industry Briefs July 7, 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a Policy Statement on Fair Lending. The Policy Statement communicates FHFA’s commitment to comprehensive fair lending oversight of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks and provides a foundation for building out FHFA’s fair lending program.
People in the News July 6, 2021
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced Teressa Lurk, Vice President of Marketing and Design, was recognized by HousingWire as a recipient of the publication’s inaugural 2021 Marketing Leader award, which recognizes creative and influential marketing minds in the housing industry.
Clint Salisbury: The RON Revelation–Why a Return to Normal Shouldn’t Mean a Return to the Status Quo
With recent events leading to a massive increase in the use of RON, borrowers have seen they can close on their mortgage from the convenience of their kitchen table, and they’re wondering why that can’t always be the case.
Grant Carlson: The Supreme Court Ruling on CDC Residential Eviction Moratorium
On Tuesday the U.S. Supreme Court in, a 5-4 ruling, declined to lift the national Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s residential eviction moratorium. The ruling responds to a request to lift the D.C. Federal District Court’s stay, which has effectively paused its order invalidating the CDC moratorium. Presumably, the CDC eviction moratorium will expire on July 31.
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.
Authors Malcolm Gladwell, Brad Meltzer Keynote 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 New York Times best-selling authors Malcolm Gladwell and Brad Meltzer keynote General Sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 19.
MBA Advocacy Update July 6 2021
The CFPB released its final rule amending select requirements of Regulation X to assist borrowers impacted by COVID-19. Also last week, MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, sent a letter to the leaders of the National Governors Association and CSBS to ask for their assistance in addressing the challenges MBA member companies face as they attempt to reopen their offices.
June Jobs Report Blows Past Expectations
Total nonfarm employment increased by 850,000 in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, well above expectations amid rising demand for services hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
MBA Urges Federal Agencies to Clarify How AI Technologies Apply to Regs
The Mortgage Bankers Association last week asked federal regulatory agencies to clarify how existing fair lending and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act adverse action notification requirements apply to Artificial Intelligence technologies.