Initial claims for unemployment insurance rose by more than 60,000 last week—a setback after the previous week’s sharp drop. But the Labor Department said the positive downward trend is likely to continue.
Category: News and Trends
SCOTUS Ruling Supports MBA Interpretation of TCPA ‘Autodialer’ Definition
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that a statutory definition of what constitutes an “autodialer” was overly broad, giving Facebook and a number of businesses, including the Mortgage Bankers Association, a decisive legal victory.
Fitch: Risks to Affordable Multifamily Housing Remain Despite Stimulus
Fitch Ratings, New York, said rental assistance provided under the American Rescue Plan will help renters and multifamily property landlords, but the extent to which the ARP can keep delinquencies low is uncertain, as the amount of unpaid back rent is difficult to estimate due to lack of data.
Dealmaker: Berkadia Arranges $118M for Multifamily
Berkadia arranged $75.5 million in financing for the largest multifamily property in Alabama and $43 million for three multifamily properties in Illinois.
MBA Seeks Nominations to Serve on COMBOG
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance Board of Governors (COMBOG) Nominating Committee seeks members’ recommendations for individuals to serve on the Board beginning this October in the Investor, Lender, Mortgage Banker and Servicer categories.
Jennifer Henry: How Cloud-Based Solutions are Powering the Digital Mortgage Transformation
Cloud computing allows the mortgage ecosystem to no longer be as segmented but rather, exist in a more holistic environment of insights and solutions that deliver a seamless digital experience. Mortgage professionals are already leveraging cloud technology to make smarter, more informed decisions.
Industry Briefs Apr. 2, 2021
Auction.com, Irvine, Calif., released its 2021 Seller Strategy Report, based on an analysis of more than 70,000 properties brought to foreclosure auction on the Auction.com platform in the four quarters ending in Q1 2021.
Bob Mansur, CMB, AMP: What Kind of LO Goals Do You Set?
Does your company have a process of activities that, when followed, significantly increases a motivated LOs likelihood of success? Well, if your company is like most in this industry, you know the answer to that question.
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“With very tight majorities in both the House and Senate, the administration and Congressional leaders have to reach a workable consensus that garners enough support to pass something of this magnitude through both chambers.”
–MBA President & CEO Robert Broeksmit, CMB, on the Biden Administration’s proposed $2 trillion American Rescue Plan.
MBA: March Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Delinquencies Fall for 3rd Straight Month
Delinquency rates for mortgages backed by commercial and multifamily properties decreased again in March, reaching the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest monthly MBA CREF Loan Performance Survey.