U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in August for the sixth consecutive month, the Institute for Supply Management said. ISM’s manufacturing index was 48.7%, up 0.7 percentage points from the previous month. (Readings over 50% indicate expansion.) Seven industries reported growth in August while 10 contracted.
ABA urges FHA to revise RAP demonstration before launch
ABA expressed support for FHA's proposed voluntary Reinstatement Advance Payment, or RAP, demonstration, but also offered several recommendations to ensure mortgagees are fully equipped to participate in the demonstration and borrowers are treated fairly and consistently.









