Wall Street Journal, Nov. 12, 2019–Peter Grant (subscription)The rise of technologies that help the elderly stay in their homes threatens to upend one of commercial real estate’s biggest bets: Aging …
MBA Newslinks Archive
Higher Level of Mortgage Credit Availability in October
National Mortgage Professional Magazine, Nov. 12, 2019–Phil HallMortgage credit availability was on the rise last month, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/72911/higher-level-mortgage-credit-availability-october
Apply Now for MBA Path to Diversity Scholarship Program
The Path to Diversity Scholarship Program recognizes existing industry professionals who are seeking to advance their careers through continuing education. Recipients receive a voucher to cover course registration fees, up …
MBA Education/ALTA Digital Closing & eMortgage Boot Camp Dec. 11-12
MBA Education and the American Land Title Association present a special Digital Closing & eMortgage Boot Camp Dec. 11-12 in Arizona at the Hilton Scottdale Resorts & Villas. https://www.mba.org/store/events/classroom-course/mba-and-altas-digital-closing-and-emortgage-boot-camp-az
MBA Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference in New Orleans Feb. 3-6
As an Independent Mortgage Banker, you are constantly looking for market opportunity–to expand your network, grow your business. Join us to get the latest insights and updates on industry trends …
Housing and the Holidays
Leadership during times of economic opaqueness, scary events and political drama can lack efficacy. What worked in the past is a poor roadmap into the future–whack-a-mole urgency will widen the gaps between enterprises. Innovation and automation may be the only certainties over the next 18 months.
MBA Letter Supports Self-Employed Mortgage Access Legislation
Ahead of an anticipated vote this week in the House Financial Services Committee, the Mortgage Bankers Association yesterday sent a letter of support for legislation that would help ensure fair access to mortgage credit for households with “non-traditional” forms of income.
CoreLogic: Lowest August Delinquency Rates in 20 Years
CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif., said just 3.7% of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency in August, down by 0.2 percent from a year ago to its lowest rate since 1999.
Congress Considers Fix to QM Patch
HousingWire, Nov. 11, 2019–Kathleen HowleyCongress will consider legislation on Wednesday to fix the so-called QM Patch that permits some loans to borrowers with high debt levels to be considered Qualified …
Jerome Powell’s Narrow Path to a Second Term as Fed Chair
American Banker, Nov. 10, 2019–John Heltman (subscription)With more than two years left in his term as Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell finds himself in a unique bind: Neither the president …