Delinquency rates for mortgages backed by commercial and multifamily properties decreased in January, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest monthly MBA CREF Loan Performance Survey.
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Starting Today: CREF21 and CMST, Two Events Under One Roof
Starting today, MBA will hold its Commercial Real Estate Finance/Multifamily Convention & Expo and Commercial/Multifamily Servicing and Technology Conference together in one virtual event.
CRE & Lodging Landscapes Post-COVID: Conversation with JLL’s Ryan Severino, Michael Huth
MBA’s Andrew Foster recently spoke with Ryan Severino and Michael Huth of JLL on the outlook for commercial real estate and in particular, the hotel/lodging sector in a post-coronavirus environment.
The CMBS Market During the Pandemic: Q&A with Dechert’s Richard Jones
MBA NewsLink interviewed Dechert Partner Richard Jones. He focuses his practice on sophisticated capital markets and mortgage finance transactions. He leads Dechert’s commercial mortgage-back securities team and serves as co-chair of the firm’s global finance group.
MBA: Share of Loans in Forbearance Unchanged at 5.38%
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance remained unchanged at 5.38% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of January 24. MBA estimates 2.7 million homeowners are in forbearance plans.
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“While MBA is forecasting for a strong economic rebound in the second half of this year, as a rapid roll-out of vaccines and continued government fiscal assistance to households and businesses provide support for the market, there still remains a heightened sense of uncertainty about the months ahead.”
–Jamie Woodwell, MBA Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Research.
A Conversation with Charmaine Brown, MBA Director of Diversity & Inclusion
The Mortgage Bankers Association recently hired mortgage industry veteran Charmaine Brown to fill its newly created position of Director of Diversity and Inclusion. MBA NewsLink spoke with Brown about her goals and objectives with MBA.
Call for Nominations: MBA NewsLink 2021 Tech All-Star Awards; Deadline Extended to Feb. 5
The Mortgage Bankers Association is accepting nominations for the MBA NewsLink 2020 Tech All-Star Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 5
People in the News Feb 2, 2021
Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Operating Officer Marcia Davies has been named at “10 Best COOs of 2020” by Industry Era magazine.
Starting Today: CREF21 and CMST, Two Events Under One Roof
Starting today, MBA will hold its Commercial Real Estate Finance/Multifamily Convention & Expo and Commercial/Multifamily Servicing and Technology Conference together in one virtual event.