The House on Friday passed a massive $3 trillion pandemic relief bill on Friday that includes several key housing provisions advocated by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Ahead of the bill’s passage, MBA provided House and Senate leadership with its legislative priorities for the next relief package for homeowners and renters dealing with the broad economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Week Ahead
Good morning! Welcome to another Monday, Week 8 of the Coronapacolypse.
The Week Ahead
Good morning! Welcome to Monday—a day like any other day. (Sigh) To all of you out there: thank you for what you are doing to help people achieve—and maintain—the American Dream. Stay healthy and safe.
The Week Ahead
And here we are, back for another week from the safety of our home cubicles.
MBA Advocacy Update
MBA remains active on efforts regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In this week’s communication, you will find several updates pertaining to industry efforts to provide relief to both our members and their customers.
House Approves $2 Trillion Stimulus Bill; Trump Signs into Law
The House on Friday approved a massive $2 trillion stimulus bill aimed at injecting a much-needed boost to a U.S. economy that has been staggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Update: MBA, Trade Groups Urge ‘Comprehensive’ Response from Congress
The Mortgage Bankers Association joined more than 100 other industry trade groups in a March 18 letter to Senate and House leaders, urging Congress to take appropriate steps to provide a coordinated and comprehensive response to businesses dealing with fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Update: HUD, FHFA Suspend Foreclosures/Evictions; MBA, Trade Groups Urge ‘Comprehensive’ Response from Congress
The Mortgage Bankers Association joined more than 100 other industry trade groups in a March 18 letter to Senate and House leaders, urging Congress to take appropriate steps to provide a coordinated and comprehensive response to businesses dealing with fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
The Week Ahead
The House and Senate are back in town, but don’t expect a lot of activity—yet. Committees—particularly the Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee—will take their time gearing up for activity this year.
House, Senate Pass 2020 Appropriations Bill with Key MBA Priorities
The Senate yesterday afternoon passed a $1.4 trillion spending package that will fund the federal government through fiscal year 2020 and avoid another government shutdown.