To the Point With Bob–Amid Grand Visions, MBA is Tackling Housing Shortage One Program at a Time
The lack of affordable housing is a big issue this election year, writes MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB.
Commercial Mortgage Delinquency Rates Increased in the Second Quarter of 2024
Commercial mortgage delinquencies increased in the second quarter of 2024, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial Delinquency Report.
142,000 Jobs Added in August, Unemployment Rate Stagnant
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released jobs data from August, finding that total nonfarm payroll enrollment increased by 142,000. The unemployment rate changed little at 4.2%.
ICE’s Vicki Vidal: Preparing for the Proposed Regulation X Rule to Streamline Loss Mitigation
Adding to the significant changes in loss mitigation products and policies this year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published a proposed rule that revamps the current loss mitigation rules.
S&P: U.S. Insurers, Homeowners Face Greater Risks and Costs Due to Extreme Weather
U.S. insurers and homeowners face greater risks and higher costs as extreme weather events including hurricanes, wildfires and floods become more frequent and intense, according to S&P Global Ratings, New York.
Harnessing the Full Potential of the Mortgage Capital Markets–Rocktop’s Brett Benson
Imagine a day when the mortgage and other fixed-income markets operate like transparent and seamless exchanges. That’s the vision of Brett Benson, Co-President and Chief Investment Officer of Rocktop.
