ATTOM Data Solutions, Irvine, Calif., said U.S. foreclosure filings fell to just over 200,000 in 2020, the lowest level since it began tracking such data in 2005.
Category: News and Trends
MBA Education’s David Upbin on How MBA Education Can Help Lenders and Servicers in 2021
David Upbin is Vice President of Education Operations and Programming & MBA Strategy with the Mortgage Bankers Association. He joined MBA in 2013 and is responsible for financial management, operations, delivery and programming of MBA Education’s suite of training products and events.
MISMO Announces Winners of 2020 Contributor Awards
MISMO this week announced winners of its Contributor Recognition Awards Program for 2020. MISMO recognized the following individuals at its virtual Winter Summit:
MBA Voices: Courageous Conversations with Women of Color Continues Jan. 19 with ‘Can We Talk’
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s popular three-part virtual series, Voices: Courageous Conversations with Women of Color, continues Tuesday, Jan. 19 with “Can We Talk.”
Mortgage Applications Blast Off in MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications—particularly refinance applications—surged last week as key interest rates held relatively steady and borrowers took advantage, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 8.
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“Making sure we are leading in an inclusive way is not only the right thing to do, it’s good business. It starts at the top with executive involvement with a focus on recruitment, mentorship and promotion.”
–MBA Chief Operating Officer Marcia Davies.
Larry Silver of Superus Careers on Underwriters Career Strategies
Larry Silver is CEO of Superus Careers, Fulton, Md., is a results-focused mortgage consulting firm with more than 20 years’ experience in high-growth mortgage operations.
People in the News Jan. 14, 2021
Mid America Mortgage Inc., Addison, Texas, promoted former National Support and Training Director Jemma Pachiano to Chief Operating Officer.
Jim Cameron: Balance is Key for Managing Capacity and Cycle Times
When I look back on 2020, I think about what a peculiar year it’s been. And if anything, 2020 has demonstrated lenders have a lot of work to do.
Call for Nominations: MBA NewsLink 2021 Tech All-Star Awards; Deadline Jan. 29
The Mortgage Bankers Association is accepting nominations for the MBA NewsLink 2020 Tech All-Star Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 29.