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.
Category: News and Trends
MBA Forecast: Total Single-Family Mortgage Originations to Increase 8% to $2.2 Trillion in 2026
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.
It’s All Happening in THE HUB
We’ve made THE HUB the heart of MBA Annual. Here’s what to look for in THE HUB.
Christine Rhea Presented Posthumously with Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award
LAS VEGAS–The Mortgage Bankers Association presented Christine (Chrissi) Rhea, former President/CEO of the Mortgage Investors Group, with its Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes the dedication and prominent service to MBA and the mortgage lending industry in a variety of capacities involving both legislative and regulatory activities. The award was given posthumously to Rhea during MBA’s 2025 Annual Convention and Expo.
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 Presents Chioma Kalu with David H. Stevens Real Estate Legacy Scholarship Award
LAS VEGAS–The Mortgage Bankers Association announced at its 2025 Annual Convention and Expo that Chioma Kalu has been recognized as the David H. Stevens Real Estate Legacy Scholarship award winner. The award recognizes students from MBA’s Commercial Real Estate Finance Fellowship Program and HomeFree-USA’s Center for Financial Advancement Program who have shown career aspirations in the real estate finance industry.
MBA Annual25: Monday’s General Sessions
Here’s a handy guide to Monday’s general sessions at MBA Annual25 in Las Vegas.
mPact: MBA’s Network for Young Professionals
Make Your Mark. Move Our Industry. mPact is MBA’s network for young professionals in the real estate finance industry.
Zillow Finds Rental Affordability Reaches Four-Year High
Rental affordability is better than any time in the past four years, giving prospective renters a slight break on new leases, according to Zillow, Seattle.
MBA Annual25: Tuesday’s General Sessions
Here’s a handy guide to Tuesday’s general sessions at MBA Annual25 in Las Vegas.