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MBA Advocacy Update–Dec. 15, 2020
The CFPB released its much-anticipated final QM rules replacing the so-called GSE Patch and providing QM status for “certain” seasoned loans. Both final rules reflected important provisions advocated by MBA throughout the comment process.
MBA Advocacy Update–Dec. 14, 2020
The CFPB released its much-anticipated final QM rules replacing the so-called GSE Patch and providing QM status for “certain” seasoned loans. Both final rules reflected important provisions advocated by MBA throughout the comment process.
MBA Mortgage Action Alliance Announce Steering Committee Election Results
The MBA Mortgage Action Alliance announced results of its Steering Committee elections, adding three at-large members for the 2021-2022 election cycle.
Borden Hoskins Joins MBA as AVP of Legislative Affairs
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced Borden Hoskins joined the association as Associate Vice President of Legislative Affairs. He will be responsible for advocating MBA’s legislative and policy priorities on Capitol Hill, with a primary focus on Republican members of the House of Representatives.
MBA Advocacy Update–Dec. 8, 2020
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified last week before House and Senate committees providing an update on CARES Act oversight. In both hearings, Mnuchin addressed the future of the GSEs, and stressed that they should not be released from conservatorship until each has sufficient capital.
MBA Advocacy Update–Dec. 7, 2020
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified last week before House and Senate committees providing an update on CARES Act oversight. In both hearings, Mnuchin addressed the future of the GSEs, and stressed that they should not be released from conservatorship until each has sufficient capital.
MBA Advocacy Update Nov. 23 2020
On Wednesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a final rule establishing a revised capital framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The final capital framework follows an initial proposal put forth by FHFA in 2018, which was re-proposed in 2020.
MBA Advocacy Update Nov. 23 2020
On Wednesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a final rule establishing a revised capital framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The final capital framework follows an initial proposal put forth by FHFA in 2018, which was re-proposed in 2020.
MBA Advocacy Update Nov. 17, 2020
On Friday HUD released its annual report detailing the financial condition of the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. On Tuesday and Thursday, federal prudential regulators from the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC and NCUA appeared before the Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee to discuss the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.