Good morning and happy Monday! Here at MBA we are excited that the autumn edition MBA LIVE, the association’s virtual conference series, continues this week with the MBA Risk Management QA & Fraud Prevention Forum takes place online this Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Category: News and Trends
‘Creative Placemaking’ Can Revitalize Communities, Boost Developer Returns
The Urban Land Institute, Washington D.C., said integrating the arts with good design can spark a creative culture in real estate projects, revitalize communities and boost financial and other return on investment measures for developers.
People in the News Sept. 14, 2020
Digital platform and business process management provider SLK Global Solutions added mortgage industry veteran Casey Hughes-Wade to its leadership team.
MBA Education Advanced Risk Management for Mortgage Professionals: Oct. 19- Nov. 6
The Advanced Risk Management Online Program covers topics essential to effective mortgage risk management for mortgage and commercial banks. This program is intended for mid- to senior-level mortgage risk professionals …
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“Several states–including Florida and New York–that have had foreclosure moratoria in place have recently loosened some of their restrictions, which may explain the unexpected bump in the monthly numbers.”
–Rick Sharga, Executive Vice President with RealtyTrac.
Mortgage Rates Fall to Record Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.86 percent last week, the lowest rate since at least 1971, reported Freddie Mac, McLean, Va.
‘Creative Placemaking’ Can Revitalize Communities, Boost Developer Returns
The Urban Land Institute, Washington D.C., said integrating the arts with good design can spark a creative culture in real estate projects, revitalize communities and boost financial and other return on investment measures for developers.
Properties with Foreclosure Filings Uptick as Pandemic Continues
ATTOM Data Solutions, Irvine, Calif., reported nearly 10,000 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in August, up 11 percent from a month ago but down 81 percent from a year ago.
Dealmaker: George Smith Partners Arranges $14M for Multifamily
George Smith Partners, Los Angeles, arranged $13.8 million for two southern California multifamily properties.
Mortgage Rates Fall to Record Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.86 percent last week, the lowest rate since at least 1971, reported Freddie Mac, McLean, Va.