Concert MBA, long a member favorite at the MBA Annual Convention & Expo, takes a different tack this year as we go virtual. This year, the musical retrospective will feature MBA favorite singer/songwriter John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, who will guide viewers on a musical journey highlighting the most memorable performers and performances from past Concert MBA events.
Category: News and Trends

Women in Leadership: An Interview with Cristy Ward of Mortgage Connect
Cristy and I sat down on October 13th and discussed the current state of the market and the trends we are observing in default management servicing.

MBA Annual Convention Sponsors
The Mortgage Bankers Association thanks its sponsors of the 2020 Annual Convention & Expo:

MBA Annual Convention Breakout Sessions/Special Events
Breakout sessions are the heart and soul of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo. These sessions provide in-the-weeds discussions and insights from expert panelists on the most relevant topics to your business in these challenging times.

MBA Annual20: Speaker Bios
Here is a list of speakers/bios participating in the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo (Annual20), Oct. 19-21.

MBA Annual20 General Sessions: The State of the Industry and Much More
General Sessions have always been the foundation of the MBA Annual Convention & Expo, and this year is no exception. MBA has assembled a stellar lineup of keynote speakers—Administration officials, historians, journalists, sports figures, industry experts—to inform, engage and entertain.

MBA Annual20: Schedule at a Glance
Here is an easy reference schedule for the MBA Annual Convention & Expo, scheduled to take place online Oct. 19-21. For more information, visit the Convention website.

Despite Record-Low Rates, Mortgage Applications Dip in MBA Weekly Survey
Despite the lowest 30-year fixed rates in the history of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Applications Survey, mortgage applicants appeared to step back for the week ending Oct. 9.

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“Refinance and purchase activity continue to run well ahead of last year’s pace, fueled by record-low rates and strong homebuyer demand. Housing supply is a challenge for many aspiring buyers, but activity should continue to stay strong the rest of the year.”
–Joel Kan, MBA Associate Vice President of Economic and Industry Forecasting.

MBA Premier Member Profile: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
With more than 900 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides transactional, advisory and litigation legal services to clients worldwide.