FHFA Extends COVID-19 Multifamily Forbearance through June 30

The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced yesterday that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will continue to offer COVID-19 forbearance to qualifying multifamily property owners through June 30, subject to the continued tenant protections FHFA imposed during the pandemic. The programs were set to expire March 31.

CRE Policymaking in a Pandemic

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Capital Council hosted a panel on Thursday. Amidst an active policy landscape, commercial real estate advocates representing broad member constituencies discussed priorities for the new Congress and the Biden Administration.

CRE Policymaking in a Pandemic

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Capital Council hosted a panel on Thursday. Amidst an active policy landscape, commercial real estate advocates representing broad member constituencies discussed priorities for the new Congress and the Biden Administration.

MBA Letter Offers Recommendations on Improving CRA Framework

The Mortgage Bankers Association, in a letter this week to the Federal Reserve, offered recommendations on how the Fed could improve the Community Reinvestment Act to improve credit access and more effectively meet the needs of low- and moderate-income communities.

MBA Letter Offers Recommendations on Improving CRA Framework

The Mortgage Bankers Association, in a letter this week to the Federal Reserve, offered recommendations on how the Fed could improve the Community Reinvestment Act to improve credit access and more effectively meet the needs of low- and moderate-income communities.

MBA Urges FHFA to Extend Current GSE Affordable Housing Goals

The Mortgage Bankers Association, in a letter this week to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, said FHFA should extend current affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, given current economic uncertainty.