Josh Lehr is Director of Technology Alliances with Total Expert, Minneapolis, a fintech software company that built the first customer experience platform purpose-built for financial institutions.
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“The purchase index was at its highest level since early July, despite still continuing to lag 2020’s pace. There was also some easing in average loan sizes, which is potentially a sign that more first-time buyers looking for lower-priced homes are being helped by the recent uptick in for-sale inventory for both newly built homes and existing homes.”
–Joel Kan, MBA Associate Vice President of Economic and Industry Forecasting.
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Joe Camerieri of Mortgage Cadence: How Analytics will Drive Success in Mortgage
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MBA CONVERGENCE Webinar Sept. 16–Mayors and Affordable Housing: Perspective from City Hall
MBA CONVERGENCE presents the next in its Webinar Series, Mayors and Affordable Housing: Perspective from City Hall, on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 1:30-2:15 p.m. ET.
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Dips to 3.25%
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance decreased by 1 basis point to 3.25% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of August 15 from 3.26% the week prior. MBA estimates 1.6 million homeowners are in forbearance plans.
MBA Seeks Participants in New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Study
The Mortgage Bankers Association introduces a new offering to its members — the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Study — separately designed and compiled for both the residential and commercial/multifamily sides of the real estate finance industry.
Authors Malcolm Gladwell, Brad Meltzer Keynote MBA Annual Convention & Expo
Registration for the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo, taking place Oct. 17-20 at the San Diego Convention Center, is officially open. Join MBA in San Diego as New York Times best-selling authors Malcolm Gladwell and Brad Meltzer keynote General Sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Josh Lehr of Total Expert on How Data-Driven Communication Transcends Channels and Drives Lifetime Value
Josh Lehr is Director of Technology Alliances with Total Expert, Minneapolis, a fintech software company that built the first customer experience platform purpose-built for financial institutions.
Commercial Real Estate Lending Markets Mirror Economic Recovery
CBRE, Dallas, reported commercial lending markets strengthened in the second quarter, mirroring the wider economic recovery.