MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Falls to 8.48%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey showed loans now in forbearance decreased – for the first time since the survey’s inception in March – from 8.55% of servicers’ portfolio volume in the prior week to 8.48% as of June 14.

Industry Briefs June 23, 2020

Black Knight, Jacksonville, Fla., said homeowners in active forbearance fell again last week. Overall, the number of active forbearance plans is down 57,000 from the previous week and 158,000 from the peak the week of May 22.

Zillow: Homes Will Look Different After Coronavirus

As people spend more time at home during the pandemic, buyers are realizing which features work well under the circumstances and which do not, said Zillow, Seattle.

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.)

Sherwood Lawrence: Does the LO Have a Future in the Digital Mortgage World?

The digital mortgage revolution doesn’t take sides, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be casualties. The march toward efficient loan transactions will permanently redefine the roles of the mortgage lender and loan officer, radically transforming the entire production line of mortgage origination.

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.

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?