DENVER–Renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian gave his thoughts on the global economic outlook during the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo Oct. 28, noting that the U.S. economy is in a better place than anticipated, especially given recession predictions over the past few years.
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New MBA Chair Laura Escobar to Focus on Supply, Affordability, Education
DENVER–Laura Escobar, the new Mortgage Bankers Association Chair for 2025, took to the stage at MBA’s Annual Convention & Expo Oct. 28, letting the crowd know that she is “here for the people.”

Laura Escobar, Christine Chandler, Owen Lee Sworn In
DENVER–Laura Escobar, President of Lennar Mortgage, was sworn in Sunday as Chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association during MBA’s Annual Convention & Expo. M&T Realty Capital Corporation’s Christine Chandler and Success Mortgage Partners’ Owen Lee were sworn in as Chair-Elect and Vice Chair, respectively.

MBA’s Future Leaders Program Graduates 39 Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Finance Professionals
DENVER–The Mortgage Bankers Association recognized 39 commercial/multifamily mortgage professionals in a graduation ceremony for MBA’s Future Leaders Program held at MBA’s 2024 Annual Convention & Expo.

MBA Opens Doors Foundation Receives Over $240,000 from Lennar Mortgage, CMG Financial Fundraising Campaigns
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation announced that it has received a total of $240,957 from Lennar Mortgage’s 11th Annual Derby, and CMG Financials’ ‘Give Back Competition’ fundraising campaign. The funds will allow Opens Doors to further deliver on its mission of providing mortgage and rental assistance to families with critically ill or injured children, allowing parents and guardians to be by a child’s side during treatment without fear of losing their home.