The American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) has taken another step to promote inclusion with the recent addition of Kathy Cummings, SVP, Homeownership Solutions and Affordable Housing Programs at Bank of America, to its council as co-chair. Cummings joins co-chair Michael Ruiz, Director of Supplier Diversity at Fannie Mae, in their mission to create a diverse and inclusive mortgage industry for all.
Read More »Leading the Charge: New Leadership at the American Mortgage Diversity Council
The American Mortgage Diversity Council has recently named John Golden Executive Director. Golden, who has 16 years experience in the mortgage industry, will continue to lead the organization in its efforts to bring a broad range of diversity initiatives to the industry and have a positive impact on others.
Read More »Housing Prices Hit Post-Crisis High
According to a new home price index, national housing prices have appreciated to a new post-crisis high as of February. With an index of $268,000 for the month, the U.S. saw its highest home price growth since June 2006. Prices rose 0.8 percent for the month and 5.7 percent over the year.
Read More »Industry Organization Issues Requests for Proposals for Diversity Education Module
The education module will advance the diversity and inclusion conversation by acknowledging areas of understanding and improvement while introducing new concepts to mortgage professionals.
Read More »American Mortgage Diversity Council Selects Key Leaders
The American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) has announced the appointment of a new Executive Council that includes representatives from government and the private sector who work in the mortgage industry.
Read More »Regulators Want Institutions to Self-Assess Diversity Practices
In order to maximize transparency, the agencies are strongly encouraging the financial institutions to disclose diversity policies and practices on their websites, and also include information related to their self-assessments.
Read More »Five Star Partners With Industry to Launch Mortgage Diversity Council
The AMDC's goal is to drive results that support the application and promotion of the mortgage industry's best diversity practices, and advancing solutions that support initiatives outlined by Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Act–which focuses on minority and inclusion rules that call for greater supply chain diversity and greater diversity in hiring and promoting in the workforce.
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