MBA Advocacy Update
Last Monday, Senate Republicans released the HEALS Act – an additional COVID-19 relief package that includes direct stimulus payments and updates to the SBA’s Payment Protection Program. On Wednesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced temporary adjustments to the Duty to Serve program for 2020 and 2021. Also last week, the Senate confirmed Dana Wade to be the next FHA Commissioner by a 57-40 vote.
All Eyes On Washington: What Will the Next Stimulus Bill Do for CRE?
Mortgage Bankers Association President & CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, joined Walker & Dunlop Chairman and CEO Willy Walker on July 29 to discuss the stimulus bill being crafted in Washington, D.C. and its impact on the multifamily, mortgage and commercial real estate industries.
MBA Chart of the Week: Contribution to GDP Growth
This week’s MBA Chart of the Week drills down on the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’ advance estimate of real gross domestic product for the second quarter, which was released July 30.
Fannie Mae: Helpful eMortgage Resources
With the recent shift many people have experienced to remote work, digital closing options are top of mind for lenders. Fannie Mae has a variety of eMortgage resources to help you.