On Tuesday, MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued a statement responding to FHFA Director Mark Calabria’s comments dismissing the need at this time for a federally backed liquidity facility to assist mortgage servicers during the COVID-19 pandemic. MBA continues to advocate for the industry to help MBA members address the financing needs of their customers during the ongoing pandemic, and we will provide updates as they become available.

Late Friday, Ginnie Mae issued All Participants Memorandum 20-03 (APM 20-03), which expands its Issuer assistance programs to current circumstances stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The APM introduces a new version of its existing Pass-Through Assistance Program for use by issuers facing a temporary liquidity shortfall directly attributable to the COVID-19 National Emergency.

New survey findings released by MBA this week highlight the unprecedented, widespread mortgage forbearance already requested by borrowers affected by the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Leading up to the coronavirus outbreak, said Black Knight, Jacksonville, Fla., the vast majority of mortgage performance metrics were at or near record levels. Now, says Black Knight Data & Analytics President Ben Graboske, the mortgage market has been turned upside down.