MBA Congratulates Joe Biden on Election as President

Mortgage Bankers Association President & CEO Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, issued the following statement congratulating Joseph R. Biden Jr. on his election as 46th President of the United States:

MBA Advocacy Update–Nov. 9, 2020

MBA continues to closely monitor the results of our national elections and will provide a more thorough analysis as remaining details are finalized. In addition, MBA is closely tracking three California ballot initiatives that impact the real estate finance industry.

Employers Add 638,000 Jobs; Unemployment Remains Elevated

The economy continued its high-low pattern in Friday’s employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While total nonfarm payroll employment rose by a strong 638,000 in October, and the unemployment rate fell to 6.9 percent, both numbers reflect the devastating economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Week Ahead—Nov. 9, 2020

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Regulatory Compliance Conference gets underway today and runs through Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Trevor Gauthier of ACES Quality Management on Early Payment Defaults

Trevor Gauthier is CEO of ACES Quality Management, formerly known as ACES Risk Management (ARMCO). He has more than 20 years of executive experience in leading growth initiatives for tech organizations and building teams both organically and through acquisition.

ULI Forecast Sees Potential Rebound in 2021-2022

The Urban Land Institute, Washington, D.C., said a consensus of real estate economists surveyed expect a short-lived recession and above-average GDP growth in 2021 and 2022.