Lori Brewer: The Road to Recovery Will be Paved with Data

In a time when everything spells uncertainty, data gives lenders something to hold on to — and a path forward. What performance metrics are most critical for lenders to keep an eye on right now to help their businesses survive the recession and what’s likely to be a protracted recovery?

MBA Education Path to Diversity Scholar Profile: Saket Nigam

(One of a continuing series of profiles of participants in the MBA Education Path to Diversity (P2D) Scholarship Program, which enables employees from diverse backgrounds to advance their professional growth and career development.)

MBA Data Systems Updates to Take Place June 25-29

Beginning Thursday, June 25, the Mortgage Bankers Association will begin replacing its Association Management System, which will result in some disruptions for MBA members.

Mortgage Applications Decrease in MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications fell last week even as key interest rates held at record lows, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 19.

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“Increased diversity in FHLB members would more accurately reflect the breadth of institutions that contribute to the national system of housing finance, in effect creating a ‘21st Century’ FHLB System.”
–MBA President and CEO Robert Broeksmit, CMB, in a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency urging it to expand membership eligibility in the Federal Home Loan Bank System.

Mortgage Applications Decrease in MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications fell last week even as key interest rates held at record lows, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 19.

MBA Letter Urges FHFA to Diversify FHLB System Membership Base

The Mortgage Bankers Association, in a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria, urged FHFA to expand membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank system to include captive insurers, including mortgage real estate investment trusts and independent mortgage banks.