People in the News Feb 3, 2021

Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Operating Officer Marcia Davies has been named at “10 Best COOs of 2020” by Industry Era magazine.

CRE Market Sentiment Improves But Remains Low

CRE executives’ market sentiment has improved compared to mid-2020, but remains well below year-ago figures, reported RCLCO Real Estate Advisors, Washington, D.C.

Mortgage Applications Increase in MBA Weekly Survey

Rates dropped; mortgage applicants pounced; and that’s pretty much the story, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 29.

Industry Briefs Feb. 3, 2021

Rocket Mortgage, Detroit, launched a national mortgage broker directory, which is prominently displayed on its website.