The delinquency rate for commercial and multifamily mortgages declined in July. The rate had increased sharply in April at the onset of the pandemic, with 3.6% of loan balances becoming newly delinquent. In May, delinquencies increased again, with a new, but smaller, cohort of newly delinquent loans.
Category: News and Trends
MBA Advocacy Update
On Wednesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency authorized Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to impose an “Adverse Market Refinance Fee” – a 50-basis-point fee on most refinance mortgages, effective for loans delivered on or after September 1. Following the announcement, MBA CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement strongly urging FHFA to withdraw this directive.
Mark Dangelo: Beyond Digital Transformation—A Tale of What is Coming
The leverage of all things digital is here. However, digitalization is NOT digital transformation, let alone digital leverage. As finance firms and their target markets reach their cycle peaks, the leverage of digital is a requirement most banking leaders have not incorporated into their forthcoming budgets and operations.
Distressed Debt Monitor: A Conversation with Mayer Brown Partner Jeffrey O’Neale
MBA NewsLink interviewed Jeffrey O’Neale, a partner in Mayer Brown’s Charlotte office and a member of the Real Estate Markets practice. A primary focus of his practice is representing special servicers in loan workouts, restructurings and modifications and repurchase facility buyers in the servicing and administration of their commercial mortgage loan portfolios.
Sponsored Content: What Are Mortgage Shoppers Looking for in 2020 and Beyond?
For our 2020 Consumer Lending Survey eBook, we dive deep into the minds of consumers in the market for a loan in this socially distanced COVID-19 environment.
Housing Roundup: Low Inventories Drive Up Prices in Hot Sellers’ Market
It’s not just the summer temperatures that are hot: Zillow Inc., Seattle, said despite more new listings added to the market last week than previously, inventories can’t keep up with buyers’ appetite for homes.
Dealmaker: Berkadia Arranges $93 Million for Multifamily
Berkadia, New York, arranged $93 million in financing for multifamily properties in Georgia and Arizona.
MBA Chart of the Week: Delinquency Rate for Commercial/Multifamily Mortgages
The delinquency rate for commercial and multifamily mortgages declined in July. The rate had increased sharply in April at the onset of the pandemic, with 3.6% of loan balances becoming newly delinquent. In May, delinquencies increased again, with a new, but smaller, cohort of newly delinquent loans.
The Week Ahead–Aug. 17, 2020
Good morning! August is usually a quiet time in Washington—so quiet, that not too many years ago, MBA NewsLink would take a week-long break during the month and not miss a thing. That’s not the case these days.
MBA Advocacy Update
On Wednesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency authorized Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to impose an “Adverse Market Refinance Fee” – a 50-basis-point fee on most refinance mortgages, effective for loans delivered on or after September 1. Following the announcement, MBA CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement strongly urging FHFA to withdraw this directive.