Realtors® Applaud Senate Confirmation of Jovita Carranza to Lead Small Business Administration

WASHINGTON (January 6, 2020) – National Association of Realtors® President Vince Malta issued the following statement after the Senate this evening voted to confirm Jovita Carranza as the next administrator of the Small Business Administration. Carranza has served as U.S. Treasurer since June of 2017 after having held a senior role at the SBA under President George W. Bush.

“NAR congratulates Jovita Carranza on her confirmation to lead the Small Business Administration. Having served as our nation’s Treasurer since 2017, Carranza has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the issues she will tackle at the SBA and has earned the respect of America’s housing industry during her time in Washington,” Malta said. “Realtors® commend the White House and Senate for their collaboration in securing this nomination, and we look forward to working closely with Administrator Carranza moving forward.”

The National Association of Realtors® is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

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