Industry Briefs

Essent Guaranty Inc., Radnor, Pa., and Cloudvirga, Irvine, Calif., announced an integration in which Cloudvirga will offer Essent’s products and services.

MAA Action Week Now ‘Month of MAA’

The Mortgage Action Alliance, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s free grassroots advocacy network, extended its fifth annual Action Week to the end of the month, through May, following a successful campaign that has seen its membership nearly double since February.

MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Increases to 7.91%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance increased from 7.54% of servicers’ portfolio volume in the prior week to 7.91% as of May 3. MBA now estimates 4 million homeowners are now in forbearance plans.

MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Increases to 7.91%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance increased from 7.54% of servicers’ portfolio volume in the prior week to 7.91% as of May 3. MBA now estimates 4 million homeowners are now in forbearance plans.

MBA Premier Member Profile: Richey May

Richey May, Englewood, Colo., is an accounting and business consulting firm, focused on the mortgage banking industry. Our diverse offerings include Audit, Tax, Accounting, Business Advisory and Technology Consulting. Founded in 1985, our specialized approach allows us to serve our clients at a high level, with many service leaders holding previous experience at mortgage companies.