The Mortgage Bankers Association has completed the purchase of its newly constructed 10-story office building in downtown Washington and is preparing to move into the new headquarters. "With construction virtually complete and financing in place, we are ready to transition our staff into a modern, state-of-the-art facility," said MBA president and chief executive Jonathan Kempner. The 160,000-square-foot building, located at 1331 L St. NW, is believed to cost $100 million. The MBA paid a premium for the developer to make it a "green" building with the highest environmental certification. The MBA said it plans to occupy four floors and rent the remaining space to tenants. "There are currently a number of inquiries being considered for office and retail space," the association said. The MBA can be found online at http://www.mortgagebankers.org.
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Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent had been the betting favorite to take the reins at Treasury. Scott Turner, a former congressman and NFL player, will lead the housing agency.
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In its latest financial stability report, the Federal Reserve warned high equity valuations and low levels of liquidity could leave the financial system vulnerable to shocks.
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Freddie Mac is offering a municipal bond option for investors in its ML multifamily securitization offerings starting with its December issuance.
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Investors bought 15.9% of U.S. homes sold in Q3, according to Redfin, a level similar to 2018 and 2019, when the share was around 14%.
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The development is the latest in an ongoing series of initiatives the Department of Housing and Urban Development has introduced to encourage growth of the factory-built construction segment.
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Serious mortgage delinquencies are at their highest since May 2023, and early payment default activity is also a concern, ICE Mortgage Technology said.
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