Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)

As the debate to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public continues, a panel at the MBA’s Annual Convention discussed the process of taking the GSEs out of conservatorship and the impact of such a move on the mortgage marketplace

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of M&T Realty Capital Corporation is sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association Chair, while Owen Lee is named Chair-Elect and John Hedlund named Vice Chair

As the mortgage rate market improves, MBA economists forecast headwinds such as tariffs and inflation may keep rates above the 6% mark and potential buyers on the sidelines for the foreseeable future

Bipartisan measure takes steps to boost housing supply and expand access to affordable mortgage credit

The Mortgage Bankers Association said Davies will retire at the end of the year

The MBA reports homebuyer affordability improved for the fourth consecutive month in August