MBA announces the public launch of Leading Mortgage Organizations-Essentials for Executives and Board Members, a comprehensive program to equip board members and executives with the strategies to navigate today’s complex environment with confidence and success.
Category: News and Trends
Christine Chandler: For Servicers, Challenges, Opportunities Abound
Christine Chandler, 2025 MBA Chair-Elect and Chief Credit Officer and Chief Operating Officer at M&T Realty Capital Corp., discussed hot topics in the servicing industry during her opening remarks at MBA’s 2025 Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo.
Blue Sage Solutions’ Carmine Cacciavillani on Technology Trends, Needs: Part 2
Blue Sage Solutions’ Carmine Cacciavillani sat down with MBA NewsLink to reflect on notable transformations and use of technology in the industry.
Starting Friday: Leading Mortgage Organizations–Essentials for Executives and Board Members
MBA announces the public launch of Leading Mortgage Organizations-Essentials for Executives and Board Members, a comprehensive program to equip board members and executives with the strategies to navigate today’s complex environment with confidence and success.
MBA Statement on Confirmation of Scott Turner as HUD Secretary
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on Scott Turner’s confirmation by the full Senate to serve as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Breaking New Ground at Consolidated Analytics: Leadership Changes to Drive Transformative Growth (Sponsored by Consolidated Analytics)
The housing and mortgage industry is experiencing seismic shifts, from rising interest rates to regulatory challenges and the demand for digital-first solutions. Consolidated Analytics (CA) is answering the call with game-changing leadership transitions that set the stage for transformative growth.
Quote of the Day
“We’ll be there through the next crisis when it erupts. It just goes to show, when disaster strikes, the mortgage industry strikes back, and homeowners are stronger because of your work.”
–Christine Chandler, 2025 MBA Chair-Elect and Chief Credit Officer and Chief Operating Officer at M&T Realty Capital Corp.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 2.2% from one week earlier, according to the MBA Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 31, 2025.
Dealmaker: Berkadia Arranges $126M Sale, $94M Financing in Sacramento
Berkadia, Ambler, Pa., arranged the $126 million sale of The Strand, a new 408-unit, garden-style apartment community in West Sacramento, Calif.
Redfin: Commissions Up Slightly For Affordable Homes, Down Slightly For Expensive Homes
The average buyer’s agent commission was 2.37% for homes sold in the fourth quarter, essentially unchanged from the third quarter, when new commission rules went into effect, according to Redfin, Seattle.