nCino Mortgage’s Casey Logan Williams writes that technology such as intelligent automation (IA) genuinely streamlines workflows and cuts through the friction that slows lenders down.
Category: News and Trends
MBA NewsLink Q&A: A Lender’s Guide to Title Insurance
MBA NewsLink recently interviewed Chris Porto, director of title and closing operations with SingleSource Property Solutions, Canonsburg, Pa.
MCT: January Lock Volume Rebounds
Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego, released its latest lock volume indices, showing that the numbers rebounded slightly in January after a depressed December.
Escrow Understanding Steady, But Misconceptions Persist, LERETA Finds
More than three in five borrowers say they completely understand how a mortgage escrow account works. But confusion remains around how escrow can affect the monthly total payment, according to LERETA, Pomona, Calif.
The Art of Asking
Mary Kay Scully, director of customer education at Enact, examines how lenders turn a great experience into more business.
MBA Connect Community Platform Upgrades to Thrive
MBA is pleased to announce a major enhancement to MBA Connect, our online community: an upgrade to the new Thrive Community platform.
Owen Lee: Servicing Helps Keep American Dream Alive
GRAPEVINE, Texas–“Thanks to your hard work, millions of people are safe in their dream of homeownership,” said Owen Lee, 2026 MBA chair-elect and CEO of Success Mortgage Partners at the MBA Servicing Solutions Conference and Expo.
Clever Offers: 85% of Homeowners Faced Unexpected Repair Costs Last Year
About 85% of homeowners spent money on an unplanned home repair last year, according to a new report from Clever Offers, St. Louis.
Leading Mortgage Organizations: Essentials for Executives and Board Members Program
MBA has developed a robust program intended to empower your board members and senior executives to confidently and proficiently lead your organization.
Industry Briefs, February 18, 2026
Industry news from ICE, WFG, Outamation, Mortgage Bankers Association, The Mortgage Collaborative, Planet Insurance Agency and Goosehead Insurance.