Volume 24 Issue 71

Friday, April 11, 2025

MBA Statement on the Reintroduction of House and Senate Bills to Stop Abusive Trigger Leads

MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on the reintroduction of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.

Auction.com Reports Buyers’ Optimism Grows

Auction.com, Irvine, Calif., released its 2025 Buyer Insights Report, finding 64% of buyers of distressed properties at auction expect their purchases to increase in 2025, up from 60% in 2024 and 54% in 2023.

Slideshow: Lawmakers Address MBA’s National Advocacy Conference

A number of lawmakers stopped by the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Advocacy Conference last week. Click here to see a slideshow.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Research Minute

mPower Moments: On Being Solutions-Oriented with MBA’s Dawn Williams

Learn about MBA’s Certified Mortgage Banker Designation

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Stubbornly High Mortgage Rates Thwart the Crucial Home-Selling Season
Build-to-Rent Homes Reach Record Completions
Why America Should Sprawl
Study Portends Possible Migration Trends

MBA NEWS

Essentials for Executives and Board Members Module V: Mortgage Servicing Rights on April 11
MISMO Spring Summit: June 9-12 in Boston

Quote of the Day

"We commend trigger lead reform champions Senators Bill Hagerty and Jack Reed and Reps. John Rose and Ritchie Torres for their leadership." --MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, commenting on the reintroduction of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

Building the Future of Home Finance with the ICE Ecosystem–Sponsored Content

ICE offers an interconnected digital mortgage ecosystem to help clients improve productivity, reduce costs, and deliver a meaningful customer experience.

April 11, 2025

Tara Healy Recognized With Marianne Collins Outstanding State and Local Association Leadership Award

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Tara Healy, CMB, received the 2025 Marianne Collins Outstanding State and Local Association Leadership Award during MBA's State and Local Workshop.

April 10, 2025

MBA Promotes Brendan Kelleher to Associate Vice President of Government Housing Finance

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The Mortgage Bankers Association announced that Brendan Kelleher has been promoted to fill the role of Associate Vice President of Government Housing Finance.

April 17, 2025

mPact Presents: The Power of Succession Planning – A Two-Way Perspective May 15

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Succession planning is a critical piece of career growth and organizational success—but what does it really take to move up and prepare for leadership? Join us for an insightful discussion that explores this topic from two key perspectives.

April 10, 2025

HUD Secretary Scott Turner: The Status Quo Is Not Good Enough

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WASHINGTON--Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner outlined some of his philosophy regarding his new role during the Mortgage Bankers Association’s National Advocacy Conference April 8.

April 10, 2025

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: ‘Nothing Gets Better if We Don’t Build More Housing’

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren took to the stage during MBA's National Advocacy Conference April 8, emphasizing the challenges of the housing industry in the U.S. and advocating for bipartisan work and creativity in solving those impediments.

April 10, 2025

Understanding the Playbook for Distressed Asset Due Diligence

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It’s a good time to brush up on the essential tools of distressed asset due diligence, says Erika Haberlen from Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. and Partner Valuations Advisors.

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