A debate broke out last week among industry commentators about the meaning and importance of mortgage lender margins during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation matters because it could impact the policies that govern the industry and affect people’s ability to obtain affordable mortgage loans and pursue the American Dream.
Tag: Robert Broeksmit CMB
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House Leaders: Bipartisanship Yes…But…
WASHINGTON—The partisan gridlock that has marked Congress for much of the past decade was on full display Tuesday at the MBA National Advocacy Conference—albeit with somewhat more diplomacy than previously observed.
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House Leaders: Bipartisanship Yes…But…
WASHINGTON—The partisan gridlock that has marked Congress for much of the past decade was on full display Tuesday at the MBA National Advocacy Conference—albeit with somewhat more diplomacy than previously observed.
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MBA Sends FHFA Recommendations on GSE Seller/Servicer Eligibility Requirements
The Mortgage Bankers Association on Monday sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, offering detailed recommendations on the agency’s re-proposal of eligibility requirements for seller/servicers of single-family loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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MBA Sends FHFA Recommendations on GSE Seller/Servicer Eligibility Requirements
The Mortgage Bankers Association on Monday sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, offering detailed recommendations on the agency’s re-proposal of eligibility requirements for seller/servicers of single-family loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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To the Point with Bob: Reducing FHA’s MIP
In the latest edition of To the Point with Bob, MBA President & CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, outlines MBA’s support of a reduction in the FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium set by HUD.
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To the Point with Bob: Reducing FHA’s MIP
In the latest edition of To the Point with Bob, MBA President & CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, outlines MBA’s support of a reduction in the FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium set by HUD.
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CONVERGENCE Memphis Launches New Nonprofit Organization
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced CONVERGENCE Memphis launched CONVERGENCE Memphis Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization created to strengthen ties within the local Memphis community and advance its mission of promoting affordable housing and increasing Black homeownership.
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CONVERGENCE Memphis Launches New Nonprofit Organization
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced CONVERGENCE Memphis launched CONVERGENCE Memphis Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization created to strengthen ties within the local Memphis community and advance its mission of promoting affordable housing and increasing Black homeownership.
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Administration Launches Reforms on Equity in Appraisals
The Biden Administration on Wednesday released an action plan targeting racial bias in the home lending and appraisal process and promoting wealth creation through homeownership.