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Category: News and Trends

MBA 2020 Tech All-Star Jane Mason: Bringing Clarity to Chaos
On the website of Clarifire, a Software-as-a-Service company specializing in workflow automation in multiple industries, particularly mortgage servicing, the company declares its vision: “To transform chaos into clarity.” And that is a philosophy perfectly embodied by MBA 2020 Tech All-Star Jane Mason, CEO and founder of St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Clarifire.

MBA Creates Print, Video PSAs for Members to Communicate COVID-19 Resources
To help inform consumers about the appropriate time to contact their mortgage companies, the Mortgage Bankers Association has created a 30-second video and corresponding ads for members’ use.

MBA Creates Print, Video PSAs for Members to Communicate COVID-19 Resources
To help inform consumers about the appropriate time to contact their mortgage companies, the Mortgage Bankers Association has created a 30-second video and corresponding ads for members’ use.

JLL, Wells Fargo Lead MBA 2019 Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firm Origination Volume Rankings
JLL, Wells Fargo and Eastdil Secured ranked as top commercial/multifamily mortgage originators last year, the Mortgage Bankers Association said today.

FHFA Authorizes Loan Processing Flexibilities for GSE Customers; Extends Comment Period on Proposed Minimum Financial Eligibility Requirements
The Federal Housing Finance Agency this week announced several loan processing flexibilities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac designed to help their customers.

JLL, Wells Fargo Lead MBA 2019 Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firm Origination Volume Rankings
JLL, Wells Fargo and Eastdil Secured ranked as top commercial/multifamily mortgage originators last year, the Mortgage Bankers Association said today.

HUD, CFPB Issue Updated Coronavirus Guidance
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday released a policy statement clarifying responsibilities of credit reporting companies and furnishers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mortgage Action Alliance ‘Call to Action’ Targets States’ ‘Essential Services’ Designation
The Mortgage Action Alliance, the grassroots advocacy arm of the Mortgage Bankers Association, issued a “Call to Action” yesterday, urging its 23,000-plus members to urge state governors and officials to include government agencies and offices that support housing and mortgage transactions as “essential services” during the coronavirus pandemic.

MBA Offers HUD Recommendations on Improving FHA Condo Program
The Mortgage Bankers Association submitted comments to HUD this week, offering recommendations to improve the FHA Condominium Program.