MBA Takes Loss on Headquarters; CRA Loans; HAMP Servicer Updates; Prepay Speeds; Updates: GMAC, FAMC

February 8, 2010 · Filed Under Mortgage News 

Posted To:Pipeline Press

I thought about taking today off from the commentary to celebrate, since yesterday I won all 4 quarters of my office's Super Bowl pool! And then I remembered that I was the only one in the pool, don't really have an office, and that the net effect of my $50 a square winnings was about the same as the US Government buying back their own securities. Oh well. Those dues that you pay to the Mortgage Bankers Association – where does the money go? Education, lobbying, etc., but some probably went into buying the MBAA its $90 million headquarters in downtown Washington which it sold last week for $41 million after 3 years. Ouch! CoStar Group, who is moving its headquarters from Maryland to DC, also received a $6 million property tax break – hats off to them. Not only did the MBAA's interest…(read more)

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This mortgage update is brought to you by: Rob Chrisman – You can read the full article at MBA Takes Loss on Headquarters; CRA Loans; HAMP Servicer Updates; Prepay Speeds; Updates: GMAC, FAMC

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