MBA Premier Member Profile: Richey May

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

MBA Education Path to Diversity Scholar Profile: Adam Krings

(One of a continuing series of profiles of participants in the MBA Education Path to Diversity (P2D) Scholarship Program, which enables employees from diverse backgrounds to advance their professional growth and career development.)

Neal Doherty: A Lender’s Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness Timeline

A key provision of the CARES Act is the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which authorizes small businesses to apply for loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. PPP loans can be forgiven, either in whole or part, under certain conditions. This article is intended as an overview of key steps in submitting and obtaining PPP loan forgiveness.

House Passes $3 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package; MBA Letter Details Industry Priorities

The House on Friday passed a massive $3 trillion pandemic relief bill on Friday that includes several key housing provisions advocated by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Ahead of the bill’s passage, MBA provided House and Senate leadership with its legislative priorities for the next relief package for homeowners and renters dealing with the broad economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sponsored Content: Intelligent Valuation Portal — Your Rules, Your Evolution

While regulations, state law, and the definition of “essential business” change at a seemingly daily rate, the housing industry is caught in an unpredictable moment of waiting. In response, Connexions – a bank-grade, SaaS financial valuation company – has introduced a solution to help lenders operate effectively and responsibly.

MBA Advocacy Update

Several updates pertaining to COVID-19, along with other industry activities, are included in this week’s communication. Please continue to stay safe during this time, and feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to be of help.

MBA Chart of the Week: 30-Day Mortgage Delinquency Rate by Region

MBA released its latest National Delinquency Survey for first quarter 2020 earlier this week. At the end of the first quarter, the delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties jumped by 59 basis points to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.36 percent of all loans outstanding.

The Week Ahead

Good morning! Welcome to another Monday, Week 11 of the Coronapacolypse.