John A. Courson, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), has applauded the selection of David H. Stevens to be Assistant Secretary for Housing - Federal Housing Commissioner, where he will be responsible for overseeing the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
"I have known and worked with Dave Stevens for better than fifteen years and think he is an excellent choice to lead FHA when it is playing a more important role than ever helping millions of Americans become homeowners. Dave has a strong housing background and understands the complexities of the mortgage industry having served at Freddie Mac and Wells Fargo.
"We look forward to working with him to further expand sustainable homeownership opportunities and help FHA face the challenges of the current market."
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