MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on the Biden administration’s planned announcement to impose a 10% limit on annual rent hikes at properties supported by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
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HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge to Resign March 22
Marcia L. Fudge, the 18th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, announced she will resign effective March 22, 2024.
MBA Statement on the Biden Administration’s Housing Affordability Initiatives Warns Against CFPB Reforms on Closing Costs, Title Insurance
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on the Biden administration’s announcements on housing at the State of the Union address.
Biden Nominates Alanna McCargo to Head Ginnie Mae
The Biden Administration on Monday nominated Alanna McCargo as President of Ginnie Mae. The Mortgage Bankers Association issued a statement in support.
Administration Announces Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
The Biden Administration on Wednesday announced a number of steps aimed at creating, preserving and selling to homeowners and non-profits nearly 100,000 additional affordable homes for homeowners and renters over the next three years, with an emphasis on the lower and middle segments of the market.
MBA, Real Estate Industry Commend Administration for Recovery Efforts; Call for End to Nationwide Eviction Moratorium
The Mortgage Bankers Association and a broad real estate coalition on Friday commended measures President Biden has taken to stabilize the housing sector and urged the administration to sunset the federal moratorium on evictions on June 30.
#MBASpring21: Administration Acknowledges Issues with GSE Product Caps
During the final months of the Trump Administration, the Federal Housing Finance Agency implemented product caps on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through their Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements—a move that the Mortgage Bankers Association called “disruptive” for many of its members.
Biden Administration Extends, Expands Forbearance/Foreclosure Relief Programs
The Biden Administration yesterday announced a coordinated extension and expansion of forbearance and foreclosure relief programs. The programs, set to expire at the end of March, have now been extended through June 30.