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Volume 23 Issue 46

Thursday, March 07, 2024

MBA Statement on the SEC’s Climate-Risk Disclosure Final Rules

MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) final rules on mandatory disclosures related to climate-related risk and company greenhouse gas emissions.

Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in February

Mortgage credit availability increased in February according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.

MBA Statement on the House Passage of the FY 2024 Funding Package

MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, commented on the passage of six fiscal year 2024 budget bills, which includes funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs and the Department of Agriculture.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Research Minute

MBA Research Minute

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Eye on Washington

mPower Moments: Serving Diverse Communities with CNB’s Dr. Vanessa Montañez

mPower Moments: Serving Diverse Communities with CNB’s Dr. Vanessa Montañez

Princess Mackie Buys a House Visits a New Orleans Elementary School

Princess Mackie Buys a House Visits a New Orleans Elementary School

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Weekly Mortgage Demand Surges 11% as More Homes Hit the Spring Market
The U.S. Housing Market Is Headed Into a Pivotal Spring Season as Home Sellers Wait for Their Sweet Spot, According to Opendoor
The U.S. Wants to Boost Affordable Housing by Using Billions in Unspent COVID Aid
US Economic Activity Increasing Slightly, Fed’s Beige Book Shows
Powell Reinforces Position that the Fed is Not Ready to Start Cutting Interest Rates
Allowing The ‘Dogs’ To Bark

MBA NEWS

MISMO Spring Summit: June 3-6 in San Francisco
Upcoming MBA Education School of Mortgage Banking Courses
Why You Should Participate in MBA Residential Committees, Councils and Networks

Quote: March 7, 2024

"MBA encourages the Senate to pass this spending package before March 9th to ensure the continuity of critical government home lending programs and operations.” --MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, discussing the House of Representatives passage of six fiscal year 2024 budget bills, which include funding for HUD, Veterans Affairs and the Department of Agriculture

Office Sector Drives CMBS Delinquency Rate Up Slightly: Trepp

The delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities inched upward in February, according to Trepp, New York.

March 06, 2024

MBA Appoints Victor Calanog of Manulife Investment Management Vice-Chair of 2024 Affordable Rental Housing Advisory Council; Announces Council Roster

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The Mortgage Bankers Association is pleased to announce that Victor Calanog of Manulife Investment Management will serve as Vice-Chair of the 2024 Affordable Rental Housing Advisory Council.

March 06, 2024

Asurity’s Diane Jenkins: Hello Old Friend – Why Assumptions Are Making a Comeback

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It’s no secret that mortgage lenders have seen a sharp decrease in origination volumes over the past two years. Higher interest rates coupled with a shortage in housing inventory translate into a market environment where origination volumes are likely to remain depressed for the near future.

March 06, 2024

MBA Creates Member Guide in Case of Partial Government Shutdown

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The federal government remains on the brink of a partial shutdown. MBA remains directly engaged with lawmakers in both chambers of Congress--and affected regulators--and has created a member guide that outlines the potential impacts to single-family and multifamily government lending programs.

March 06, 2024

MBA NewsLink Q&A: Rice Park Capital Management’s Nick Smith and Chris Bixby

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MBA NewsLink recently interviewed Nick Smith, Founder, Managing Partner and CEO of Rice Park Capital Management, Plymouth, Minn., and Managing Director of Strategic Equity Investing Chris Bixby about their perspectives on the mortgage industry.

March 06, 2024

MBA NewsLink Q&A–Miki Adams of CBC Mortgage Agency Looks Back and Ahead at Interest Rates

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MBA NewsLink recently interviewed Miki Adams, president of CBC Mortgage Agency, a nationally chartered housing finance agency and source of down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, about interest rates and more.

March 29, 2024

Learn More About MBA Member Benefits

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Explore the many ways your company's MBA membership provides you with the tools to stay informed and stay ahead in this competitive industry.

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