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.
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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.
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The Mortgage Bankers Association shared recommendations and concerns with Ginnie Mae regarding proposed changes to eligibility requirements for single-family mortgage-backed security issuers.
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FHFA Eliminates 50 Basis Point ‘Adverse Market Refinance Fee’
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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.
Supreme Court Rules FHFA Director ‘Removable at Will;’ Calabria Out
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the structure of the Federal Housing Finance Agency is unconstitutional, allowing the President to remove its director at will. Shortly after the ruling, The Biden Administration removed Mark Calabria as FHFA Director.
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White House Names Sandra L. Thompson Acting FHFA Director
The White House appointed Sandra L. Thompson as Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency effective immediately.