The Week Ahead Oct. 11, 2021: Five Things to Watch

Good morning! We are less than a week away from the biggest event the real estate finance industry has seen in more than two years. That, and four other things to look for this week. Read on:

Government Shutdown Looming – Potential Implications for the Mortgage Industry

As of this morning (Sept. 30), Congress is still debating a continuing resolution that would extend funding for federal government operations. As this is happening, federal agencies are preparing for the possibility of a shutdown when the current funding expires at 11:59 p.m. ET.

MBA, Trade Groups, MAA Urge Congress to Support Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges, Industry Tax Priorities

Ahead of committee action in Congress this week on major infrastructure and economic legislation, the Mortgage Bankers Association and more than three dozen industry trade groups, as well as MBA’s grassroots advocacy arm, the Mortgage Action Alliance, urged senators and representatives to support and defend the real estate finance industry’s tax priorities.

The Week Ahead Aug. 30, 2021: Four Things to Watch

Good morning! And welcome to “Transition Week” here in Washington, where high school football is starting, leaves are beginning to fall and we’re putting away our summer clothes and bringing our pumpkin spice coffee cups out of storage.

The Week Ahead Aug. 16, 2021: Four Things to Look For

Good morning! With the Senate finally adjourned after approving a massive $3.5 trillion infrastructure package last week, both chambers are now officially into their August recesses—for now.