The Lede

Mortgage Media, Feb. 22, 2019--David Stevens, CMBFormer MBA President and CEO says the MBA paper goes further in its efforts to dispel many of the myths--"perhaps accusations"--against IMBs, showing how well-regulated they are, and how stable this segment is. More importantly, Stevens says, the paper lays out a set of recommendations for the future that address liquidity, capital and regulatory consistency for the future of the housing market.

National Real Estate Investor, Feb. 25, 2019--Patricia Kirk Though it's a relatively young asset class, investor interest in data centers is growing rapidly due to global demand for faster connectivity and data storage.

National Mortgage News, Feb. 25, 2019--Bonnie Sinnock (subscription)Policymakers could improve independent mortgage banks' financial stability by giving these companies improved access to liquidity, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Miami Herald, Feb. 25, 2019--Kenneth R. HarneySo here's the good news: The national delinquency rate on home loans hit the lowest level it's been in 18 years as of the final quarter of 2018, according to data compiled by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

MarketWatch, Feb. 25, 2019--Keith JurowRemember all those sub-prime mortgages that blew up in 2007 and popped the housing bubble? The truth is these mortgages are still dangerous and could soon undermine the housing recovery.

National Mortgage Professional, Feb. 25, 2019--Phil HallThe housing markets around the future home of Amazon's second headquarters in Arlington, Va., have seen a significant increase in median home prices and an equally sharp decline in inventory.

National Mortgage News, Feb. 25, 2019--Hannah Lang (subscription)The House Financial Services Committee will hold eight hearings in March to examine issues ranging from oversight of Wells Fargo to the allocation of disaster recovery funds, Chairwoman Maxine Waters, D-Calif., announced Monday.