Banking Agencies Issue MBA-Opposed Proposed Changes to Bank Capital Requirements

The Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Thursday issued interagency proposed changes to capital requirements for banks with assets of $100 billion or more. MBA strongly opposes certain provisions of the proposal.

Homeowner Equity Improves in Second Quarter

ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., reported nearly half–49%–of mortgaged residential properties in the United States were considered equity-rich in the second quarter, up from 47% in early 2023.

Quote Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023

“Home renovations and remodeling drove demand for home equity products in 2022, with roughly two-thirds of borrowers citing it as a reason for applying for a home equity loan.”

–Marina Walsh, CMB, MBA Vice President of Industry Analysis