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Volume 21 Issue 15

Monday, January 24, 2022

MBA Advocacy Update Jan. 24, 2022

On Wednesday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released three documents providing additional information on implementation of expanded availability of desktop appraisals. Also last week, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed legislation that will permit mortgage loan originators to work from a remote location.

Leading Economic Indicators Rise 10th Straight Month

The Conference Board, New York, said its Leading Economic Index rose by 0.8 percent in December, the 10th straight monthly gain.

Harvard: Surging Rental Market Divided by Race, Income

Rental housing demand roared back in the pandemic’s second year, reducing vacancy rates and driving up rents, the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies reported Friday.

MBA Chart of the Week Jan. 21 2022: Loans in Forbearance

This week’s MBA Chart of the Week shows the percentage of all loans still in forbearance in our sample by stage

MBA VIDEOS

MBA CONVERGENCE: E.J. Thomas of Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio

MBA CONVERGENCE: E.J. Thomas of Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio

mPower Moments: Mel Robbins on Brain Power

mPower Moments: Mel Robbins on Brain Power

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Research Minute

MBA Research Minute

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

More than 5 Million Borrowers Just Missed Their Chance to Save on a Mortgage Refinance
MBA in Affordable Housing Pledge
Inventory, Pandemic Challenge Homebuyers in Seller’s Market
Fannie Mae Appraises The Appraisal
FHA to Weigh Mortgage Insurance Premium Cut after 1Q
Court Authorizes Class Action Against Carrington over Servicing Fees
Blackstone, Starwood Team Up Again to Buy Longer-Stay Hotels
No VOE or VOI? Change to Issue Unique Expanded-Credit MBS
Flagstar to Pay $3.6M Over Flood Insurance Violations
We Are Not In A Housing Bubble, Says Economist

MBA NEWS

MBA State & Local Workshop in Washington, D.C., Apr. 25-26
MBA Education Fair Lending and Redlining 3-Part Series Feb. 7-10
MBA Education Webinar Feb. 8: Mortgage Servicing Spotlight—Best Practices for Managing Borrower Communications
Make Your Voice Heard through MBA Mortgage Action Alliance

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“By creating a comprehensive, well-funded housing safety net, the nation has the opportunity to pull millions of households out of poverty, address longstanding inequities in housing delivery and ensure that every household has access to a decent and affordable home.” --Chris Herbert, Managing Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.

The Week Ahead, Jan. 24, 2022: Six Things to Know

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Good morning and Happy Tuesday! MBA NewsLink comes to you this week from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference & Expo. More about that and five other things to know this week:

STATLINK

January 21, 2022

Sponsored Content from TransUnion: How LMI Consumers Can Grow Your Market Share and Revenue

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A new TransUnion study analyzes the creditworthiness of the LMI consumer segment and how lenders can grow market share and revenue.

January 21, 2022

MBA CONVERGENCE Partner Profile Series: E.J. Thomas, President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio

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E.J. Thomas has been President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio for the 17 years and is responsible for oversight and operation of one of the nation’s top Habitat affiliates.

January 21, 2022

Dealmaker: Colliers Completes $24M Senior Care Sale

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Colliers Seniors Housing Practice sold two senior care communities in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley in transactions totaling $24 million.

January 21, 2022

Patrick Drimmer of HCL Technologies: Modernizing Contact Centers with Future-Ready Lending Solutions

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The post-pandemic remote working situation has compelled borrowers and customers to use online and mobile channels for lending services. And for finding answers to their complex questions, they are turning to social media or calling customer care.

January 21, 2022

Michael Jansta of Altisource: Cryptocurrency and Real Estate Finance

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Michael Jansta is chief marketing officer at Altisource, an integrated service provider and marketplace for the real estate and mortgage industries. He has more than 15 years of real estate industry experience and is an expert at leveraging technology to facilitate online property auctions.

January 21, 2022

MBA Launches Developing Leaders Mentoring Program; Application Deadline Feb. 4

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The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Developing Leaders Mentoring Program is a newly launched 12-month program designed to support development of employees within our member organizations.

January 21, 2022

Sign the MBA Home for All Pledge

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The Home for All Pledge represents our industry’s long-term commitment on a sustained and holistic approach to address racial inequities in housing.

January 21, 2022

MBA Secondary & Capital Markets Conference & Expo in NYC May 15-18

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The Mortgage Bankers Association's Secondary & Capital Markets Conference & Expo returns to the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, New York City, from May 15-18.

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