MBA Appoints Michael Briggs Senior Vice President and General Counsel

The Mortgage Bankers Association appointed Michael W. Briggs as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. He will serve as the association’s chief legal officer and is responsible for managing the legal affairs of the association and its subsidiaries and affiliates.

MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Increases to 8.46%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance increased to 8.46% of servicers’ portfolio volume from 8.36% the prior week as of May 24. MBA estimates 4.2 million homeowners are now in forbearance plans.

MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Increases to 8.46%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance increased to 8.46% of servicers’ portfolio volume from 8.36% the prior week as of May 24. MBA estimates 4.2 million homeowners are now in forbearance plans.

MBA Advocacy Update: June 1, 2020

MBA remains engaged with key regulators, lawmakers, and stakeholders on top issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to member inquiries regarding the GSEs’ payment deferral options for borrowers in COVID-19 forbearance plans, MBA, along with counterparts from other national trade associations, developed FAQs following discussions with FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac representatives.