LAS VEGAS–Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, took the stage at the organization’s Annual Convention and Expo, Oct. 20. When it comes to conversations with the administration about GSE reform, “we don’t just have a seat at the table,” said Broeksmit. “We’re near the head of the table–and we’re speaking loud and clear.”

LAS VEGAS–We are all stronger when we work together–and we have some amazing opportunities to move forward together, MBA 2026 Chair and Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer and Chief Operating Officer with M&T Realty Capital Corp. Christine Chandler said.

LAS VEGAS–Marcia Davies, Mortgage Bankers Association chief operating officer, took the stage at mPowering You, MBA’s Summit for Women in Real Estate Finance Oct. 18, to share reflections on her experiences over the past decade.

FundingShield, Newport Beach, Calif., released its Q3 Wire Fraud Analytics and Risk Report, finding that nearly 46.6% of transactions were flagged for issues posing significant wire and title fraud risks. Each of those loans had an average of 3.1 issues per transaction, a record high and an increase of 35% from Q2.

Homeowners averaged a 49.9% profit selling single-family homes and condos during the third quarter, according to ATTOM, Irvine, Calif.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have rolled out comprehensive updates to their internal control frameworks, creating new compliance challenges for mortgage lenders and servicers. These changes go beyond routine regulatory adjustments. They represent a fundamental shift in how the GSEs approach operational risk management, writes nContracts' Robert Brosh.

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), when used appropriately, can help ease affordability challenges and provide homeownership and equity building opportunities for qualified borrowers.