MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Increases to 7.54%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey showed the number of loans now in forbearance increased from 6.99% of servicers’ portfolio volume in the prior week to 7.54% as of April 26. According to MBA’s estimate, a total of 3.80 million homeowners are now in forbearance plans.

Ginnie Mae Begins Publishing PTAP/C19 Data

Ginnie Mae, Washington, D.C., on May 1 published the first set of data related to its expanded Pass-Through Assistance Program (PTAP/C19), developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ginnie Mae Implements Broad-Based Servicer Liquidity Facility; Initial Deadline Today

Late Friday, Ginnie Mae issued All Participants Memorandum 20-03 (APM 20-03), which expands its Issuer assistance programs to current circumstances stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The APM introduces a new version of its existing Pass-Through Assistance Program for use by issuers facing a temporary liquidity shortfall directly attributable to the COVID-19 National Emergency.

MBA, Trade Groups Release Statement Urging Regulators to Establish Liquidity Facility

The Mortgage Bankers Association and a broad coalition of organizations representing financial industry and affordable housing advocates on Saturday released a statement calling on government regulators to provide a source of liquidity to those mortgage servicers that may need additional capacity to support homeowners and renters impacted by COVID-19.

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.