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Advocacy Update: Stalemate Continues as Federal Government Shutdown Enters Third Week; Read MBA’s Member Guide
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Chart of the Week: ARM Applications Level and Share
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), when used appropriately, can help ease affordability challenges and provide homeownership and equity building opportunities for qualified borrowers.
2025 Mortgage Compliance Landscape Check-In: Where are We Now?
Jonas Hoerler and Diane Jenkins from Asurity provide an overview of some of the most significant events that have shaped mortgage lending and servicing so far this year.
MBA Annual Show Guide is Now Online
MBA has published an electronic version of Mortgage Banking: the MBA Annual Show Guide.
Voting for 2026 MBA Officers, New & Returning Directors Underway
The voting period for election of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s FY 2026 officers and new and returning directors is underway.
Christine Chandler Steps Up
Christine Chandler, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Credit Officer with M&T Realty Capital Corp., has worn a lot of hats in 34-plus years and multiple roles with M&T. Now she’s ready for her next role: 2026 Chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association.
FundingShield: Q3 Saw Record Wire, Title Fraud Risks Per Transaction
FundingShield, Newport Beach, Calif., released its Q3 Wire Fraud Analytics and Risk Report, finding that nearly 46.6% of transactions were flagged for issues posing significant wire and title fraud risks.
Industry Briefs, Oct. 17, 2025
Industry news from Cloudvirga, ICE, PHH Mortgage, MBA, Choice Mortgage Group, NotaryCam, OptifiNow, BombBomb and Renovo Financial.
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.