MBA CONVERGENCE, the national strategy by the Mortgage Bankers Association to bring together lenders, community leaders and public officials for new solutions to America’s affordable housing challenges, this week released an Environmental Scan examining affordability challenges in rental housing markets.
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FHFA, Treasury Suspend Portions of GSE 2021 Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Treasury Department on Sept. 14 suspended certain provisions added to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in January.

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.

Broeksmit: MBA Focused on Regulatory Issues
WASHINGTON—Mortgage Bankers Association President & CEO Robert Broeksmit, CMB, told attendees here at the MBA Regulatory Compliance Conference as Congress and the Biden Administration put plans into shape, the Association will continue to seek balance and advocate for the real estate finance industry.

FHFA Announces Equitable Housing Finance Plans for GSEs
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Tuesday that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will submit Equitable Housing Finance Plans by the end of 2021.

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 Shares Concerns with Ginnie Mae on Eligibility Requirements for Single-Family MBS Issuers
The Mortgage Bankers Association shared recommendations and concerns with Ginnie Mae regarding proposed changes to eligibility requirements for single-family mortgage-backed security issuers.

MBA Supports CSBS Prudential Standards for Nonbank Mortgage Servicers
Last Tuesday the Conference of State Bank Supervisors released model state regulatory prudential standards for nonbank mortgage servicers. MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, immediately expressed support for the standards.

FHFA Eliminates 50 Basis Point ‘Adverse Market Refinance Fee’
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will eliminate the 50 basis point “Adverse Market Refinance Fee” for loan deliveries effective August 1.

MBA Letter Urges Senate Support of Julia Gordon Nomination as FHA Commissioner
The Mortgage Bankers Association urged the Senate Banking Committee to quickly approve Julia Gordon’s nomination as FHA Commissioner and forward her nomination for a full Senate vote.