MBA Advocacy Update May 17, 2021
MBA held its annual National Advocacy Conference this week, the largest advocacy event of the year focused on key issues facing the real estate finance industry. Thank you to all the registrants for getting involved and ensuring your voice was heard during the many “face-to-face” conversations with lawmakers on both sides of the political spectrum.
Survey Shows ‘Momentous’ Surge in Technology Adoption
The coronavirus pandemic has permanently changed the way consumers use technology and those looking to buy or refinance a home are seeking lenders who offer online tools to complete their mortgage loans from home, according to ICE Mortgage Technology, Pleasanton, Calif.
MBA Chart of the Week May 17, 2021: Cumulative Eviction Filings, 2020 v. Historical Average
On Wednesday, May 5, U.S. District Court Judge Dabney Friedrich issued an order vacating the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's national eviction moratorium. But with the number of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths falling, increased attention is being paid to when, and how, to allow the various moratoriums to phase-out.
CMBS Delinquencies Tick Up; Special Servicing Rate Drops
The commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate and special servicing rate moved in opposite directions in April, two new reports said.
