Christine Chandler, Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer and Chief Operating Officer with M&T Realty Capital Corporation (RCC), was sworn in as 2026 Chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) during the association’s 2025 Annual Convention & Expo.
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MBA Opens Doors Foundation Announces 2025 Award Winners
LAS VEGAS–The MBA Opens Doors Foundation announced the recipients of the Opens Doors annual awards, which recognize those who have made lasting contributions to advance the Foundation’s mission of providing mortgage and rental assistance to families with critically ill or injured children.
Industry Panel Outlines Concerns, Opportunities With GSEs, Credit Scoring
LAS VEGAS–Two of the hottest topics in mortgage banking currently are the respective futures of the GSEs and credit scoring. With that in mind, a panel of industry leaders took the stage at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention and Expo to share their thoughts.
Bob Broeksmit: ‘MBA Won’t Rest Until GSE Release Is Done Right’
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.”
MBA 2026 Chair Christine Chandler: ‘Stronger Together’
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.
Marcia Davies on Lessons Learned Over 10 Years of mPower
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.
Maria Shriver Reflects on Women’s Progress, Personal Growth
LAS VEGAS–Journalist, bestselling author and thought leader Maria Shriver has seen many changes during her career–and she enjoys sharing what she’s learned.
MBA Elects 2026 Board of Directors; Announces Governors and Committee Chairs for 2026
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) swore in its Board of Directors for the 2025 membership year at its 2025 Annual Convention and Expo. The Board of Directors will be chaired by Christine Chandler, Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer and Chief Operating Officer with M&T Realty Capital Corporation (RCC).
MBA Forecasts Single-Family Originations; Releases Updated Forecast for Commercial, Multifamily
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced at its 2025 Annual Convention and Expo that total single-family mortgage origination volume is expected to increase to $2.2 trillion in 2026 from $2.0 trillion expected in 2025. MBA also released an updated forecast for commercial and multifamily originations.
Dealmaker: M&T RCC Provides $76.2M for Portfolio in Four States
M&T Realty Capital Corp., Baltimore, closed a $76.2 million bridge loan for the GoodHomes Portfolio, encompassing five properties in four locations–Detroit; Fayetteville, N.C.; Groton, Conn.; and Warwick, R.I.