Tester, Tillis Introduce LIBOR ‘Tough Legacy’ Bill; MBA, Trade Groups Urge Senate Support
Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., on Wednesday introduced a bill that addresses “tough legacy” contracts that currently reference LIBOR. The Mortgage Bankers Association and more than two dozen industry trade groups sent a letter to Senate leadership in support of the bill.
Regulators, MBA Urge Cybersecurity Vigilance as Worldwide Tensions Escalate
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine escalates and governments worldwide impose economic sanctions, financial regulators have begun to issue guidance in anticipation of potentially heightened cybersecurity attacks and virtual currency disruptions.
Homeowner Tenure Flattens After 10-Year Rise
The typical American homeowner in 2021 had spent 13.2 years in their home, down slightly from the peak of 13.5 years in 2020 but up significantly from 10.1 years in 2012, said Redfin, Seattle.
Black Knight: Homeowners Tap Equity at Highest Rate in 16 Years
Black Knight, Jacksonville, Fla., said lenders originated a record 4.4 trillion in 2021, including a record $1.7 trillion in purchase loans.
MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Drops to 1.30%
Loans in forbearance fell again in January to pre-pandemic lows, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported on Monday.
Fitch: Slowing Trend in CMBS Defeasance
Commercial mortgage-backed securities defeasance volume soared during late 2021 and into January, but that trend could be ending, said Fitch Ratings, New York.