Good morning and happy Monday! Welcome to another busy week in the mortgage and political worlds. It’s 46 days until Election Day—more on that below.
Tag: Senate Banking Committee
MBA, Others Ask Congress to Avoid Adding New Credit Reporting Provisions
The Mortgage Bankers Association joined other associations to ask Congress to refrain from adding new credit reporting provisions that may negatively affect consumers as Congress considers new COVID-19 response legislation.
The Week Ahead
The Federal Open Market Committee holds its next Policy Meeting this Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29. While Fed-watchers don’t expect the FOMC to take action on the federal funds rate—it’s already at zero—they will, as usual, go over the Wednesday statement with a fine-toothed editing pencil to gain insight on other steps to boost an uncertain economy amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
MBA, Affiliate Groups Submit Main Street Lending Program Recommendations
The Mortgage Bankers Association and affiliated groups shared recommendations with the Senate Banking Committee to improve the Main Street Lending Program’s effectiveness for commercial real estate owners and tenants.
The Week Ahead
Here in Washington, Congress and the Administration face a critical two weeks—and a time crunch—if there is going to be any compromise/agreement on a new economic stimulus package before the current package expires on July 31.
The Week Ahead
Good morning! Welcome to a short but busy week ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
The Week Ahead
Good morning! Happy first week of summer, which promises a lot of activity—and a heads-up for anyone who uses the Mortgage Bankers Association’s website.
The Week Ahead
Good morning! By this coming weekend, the strangest spring in memory will give way to…probably the strangest summer in memory.
The Week Ahead: June 8, 2020
Good morning! Welcome to Month Four of the Coronapocalypse. This afternoon, the Mortgage Bankers Association releases its weekly Forbearance & Call Volume Report at 4:00 p.m. ET; MBA NewsLink will provide a special afternoon issue with the results.
The Week Ahead: June 1-5
This week, MBA kicks off its third virtual conference: MBA LIVE: Technology Solutions, beginning today, June 1, at 11:00 a.m. ET and continuing on Tuesday, June 2.