WASHINGTON–HUD Deputy Secretary Pamela Hughes Patenaude has had a busy seven months. Two weeks after her confirmation this past summer, the first of several devastating hurricanes struck Texas, followed by another in Florida and a third in Puerto Rico. Then came the California wildfires.
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From Senators, Pessimism on Housing Reform
WASHINGTON–Senators from both sides of the aisle, appearing here at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s National Advocacy Conference, expressed skepticism that Congress can pass comprehensive housing reform legislation this year.
From Senators, Pessimism on Housing Reform
WASHINGTON–Senators from both sides of the aisle, appearing here at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s National Advocacy Conference, expressed skepticism that Congress can pass comprehensive housing reform legislation this year.
From Senators, Pessimism on Housing Reform
WASHINGTON–Senators from both sides of the aisle, appearing here at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s National Advocacy Conference, expressed skepticism that Congress can pass comprehensive housing reform legislation this year.
CMBS Exposure to Distressed Retailers Grows
Although the number of distressed retailers will likely rise as the retail sector evolves, their credit effect on U.S. commercial mortgage-backed securities should remain limited, reported Moody’s Investors Service, New York.
MBA Chart of the Week: Cash-Out Refinance Activity
As of the fourth quarter, 63 percent of Freddie Mac refinance loans were cash-out refinances, based on data from its Quarterly Refinance Statistics
MBA Chart of the Week: Cash-Out Refinance Activity
As of the fourth quarter, 63 percent of Freddie Mac refinance loans were cash-out refinances, based on data from its Quarterly Refinance Statistics
MBA Chart of the Week: Cash-Out Refinance Activity
As of the fourth quarter, 63 percent of Freddie Mac refinance loans were cash-out refinances, based on data from its Quarterly Refinance Statistics
Black Knight: Delinquency Rates Hit 12-Month Low
Black Knight, Jacksonville, Fla., said seasonal effects and continued hurricane-related improvements contributed to a 13% decline in the national delinquency rate in March.
Technology Innovation: Executive Perspectives
DETROIT–Different models; different strategies; different successes. Regardless of the approach, executives here at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Technology Solutions Conference & Expo agree: technology is transforming their business.