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“MBA commends the Bureau for this proposal and its commitment to ensure the continued availability of sustainable, affordable mortgage credit, while maintaining robust standards for high-quality QMs.”
–Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Robert Broeksmit, CMB in a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Declines to 7.16%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased 4 basis points to 7.16 percent of servicers’ portfolio volume as of Aug. 30.

John Russo: How Loan Officers Can Underwrite Their Own Success

Whether relatively new to the industry or a seasoned mortgage professional, there are some key aspects today’s LOs must consider when searching for a new workplace. In many ways, it is to their benefit to approach it as they would a new potential borrower, as if they were underwriting the company.

Mortgage Applications Increase in MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications increased 2.9 percent from one week earlier, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Sept. 4.

A Conversation with SimpleNexus President Cathleen Schreiner Gates

On Tuesday, SimpleNexus, Lehi, Utah, named Cathleen Schreiner Gates as its new President, responsible for all operations and business strategy. MBA NewsLink had the opportunity to talk with her about her new role and the state of the mortgage industry.

Mortgage Applications Increase in MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications increased 2.9 percent from one week earlier, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Sept. 4.

MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Declines to 7.16%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased 4 basis points to 7.16 percent of servicers’ portfolio volume as of Aug. 30.