The Mortgage Bankers Association, in comments yesterday to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, said the FHFA Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021-2024 should continue to work toward an ultimate goal: releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from federal conservatorship—but only when they are able to do so without risk to the real estate finance markets.
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MBA Offers Recommendations to CFPB ‘Seasoned QM’ Proposal
The Mortgage Bankers Association, in an Oct. 1 letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, offered several recommendations in response to the Bureau’s request for comment on its proposed rule creating a new category of “seasoned” Qualified Mortgage loans.
State Financial Regulators Seek Comment on ‘Prudential Standards’ for Nonbank Mortgage Servicers
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors seeks public input on proposed regulatory prudential standards for nonbank mortgage servicers, as the state-regulated industry covers an increasing share of this market. The Mortgage Bankers Association issued a statement in support of the proposal.
MBA Offers Recommendations to CFPB ‘Seasoned QM’ Proposal
The Mortgage Bankers Association, in an Oct. 1 letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, offered several recommendations in response to the Bureau’s request for comment on its proposed rule creating a new category of “seasoned” Qualified Mortgage loans.
MBA Advocacy Spurs Crackdown on Deceptive VA Loan Marketing
The settlements signal a remarkable effort by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to hold lenders accountable for their dealings with the nation’s veterans—and the culmination of advocacy by the Mortgage Bankers Association to protect earned benefits for servicemembers, veterans and surviving spouses.
MBA Advocacy Spurs Crackdown on Deceptive VA Loan Marketing
The settlements signal a remarkable effort by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to hold lenders accountable for their dealings with the nation’s veterans—and the culmination of advocacy by the Mortgage Bankers Association to protect earned benefits for servicemembers, veterans and surviving spouses.
MBA Advocacy Spurs Crackdown on Deceptive VA Loan Marketing
The settlements signal a remarkable effort by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to hold lenders accountable for their dealings with the nation’s veterans—and the culmination of advocacy by the Mortgage Bankers Association to protect earned benefits for servicemembers, veterans and surviving spouses.
MBA Advocacy Update Sept. 14, 2020
With Congress (most notably the Senate) unable to reach consensus on the passage of any additional COVID-related economic relief, MBA sent a letter last Tuesday to the CFPB responding to the Bureau’s proposed rule revising the General QM definition. The letter explains MBA’s support for the price-based QM construct, and offers several recommendations to help ensure the rule meets its stated goals of robust consumer protections and broad access to sustainable credit.
MBA Responds to CFPB’s Proposed Rule Revising the General Qualified Mortgage Definition
On Tuesday, the Mortgage Bankers Association commented on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed rule to amend its General Qualified Mortgage (QM) loan definition in Regulation Z.
In a Most Unusual Year, MBA Mortgage Action Alliance Shines
The Mortgage Action Alliance–MBA’s grassroots advocacy arm—has enjoyed unprecedented success and influence at a key time for the industry.