Bloomberg, Oct. 21, 2019–Hannah LevittMore than half of the world’s banks are too weak to survive a downturn, according to a survey from consultancy McKinsey & Co. A majority of …
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MBA Education Fundamentals and Best Practices in Mortgage Accounting in San Diego Nov. 19
MBA Education presents a half-day workshop, Fundamentals and Best Practices in Mortgage Accounting, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in conjunction with the MBA Accounting …
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 …
Terry McAuliffe, Chris Christie, Margaret Brennan Keynote MBA Annual19 General Session
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo, Oct. 27-30 in Austin, Texas, is coming up fast, with former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and …
Will Supreme Court Decision Threaten CFPB Independence?
HousingWire, Oct. 21, 2019–Kelsey RamirezVarious groups are torn on the Supreme Court’s decisioni to hear the case, with some saying a committee to head the bureau will keep it more …
Nearly $42M in CMBS at Risk in GameStop Store Shutdown: Morningstar
National Mortgage News, Oct. 21, 2019–Bonnie Sinnock (subscription)GameStop’s plan to shutter up to 200 stores could adversely affect commercial mortgage-backed securities loans with a combined allocated property balance of almost …
Wells Fargo Finally Has a CEO. Here’s What He Has To Do
Wall Street Journal, Oct. 21, 2019–Rachel Louise Ensign (subscription)Lingering effects of accounts scandal, revenue declines and more await banking veteran Charles Scharf.https://www.wsj.com/articles/wells-fargo-finally-has-a-ceo-heres-what-he-has-to-do-11571659202?mod=hp_lista_pos5
BankThink–Let’s Get Housing Reform Right This Time
American Banker, Oct. 21, 2019–Robert Broeksmit, CMB, et alMBA President and CEO Robert Broeksmit, CMB and leaders of other major industry trade associations pen letter urging policymakers to take “thoughtful …
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MBA, Trade Group CEO Letter Urges Policymakers to Get Housing Reform ‘Right this Time’
Mortgage Bankers Association President & CEO Robert Broeksmit, CMB, and the leaders of three other major industry trade groups penned a letter yesterday that appeared in American Banker, urging policymakers to take “thoughtful and balanced” approach to housing reform to get it “right this time.”