“The U.S. delinquency rate fell from a year earlier for the first time in six months in February, indicating that mortgage performance remains strong."  --Molly Boesel, Principal Economist for CoreLogic

With Earth Day happening this month, it seems an opportune time to discuss the intersection of climate/sustainability issues and real estate finance. MBA has been leading on these issues for more than half a decade, helping members through our work related to research, policy and practice.

In today’s complex mortgage servicing landscape, the ultimate goal is not just to protect investors, but also to facilitate the best possible outcomes for borrowers. Fannie Mae’s recent training on this very topic underscores a vital aspect of this process–guiding delinquent borrowers through their options as effectively and gracefully as possible.