While reskilling initiatives lack the sensationalism of postulating alien radio waves, the innovation predicament caused by continuous innovation cannot be “waved away” by slogans, academics or politicians. Reskilling workforces is likely the largest challenge of the decade facing every banking leader.
Category: News and Trends
Tony Taveekanjana: 2020–The Year of the Millennial Homebuyer
Of all generations, millennials represent the single largest buying pool. Yet, across the industry there is a common belief that millennials aren’t interested in buying homes right now. Most lenders attribute this to affordability, high student debt, the appeal of metropolitan life and less loan availability.
MBA Cancels Technology Solutions Conference
The Mortgage Bankers Association this afternoon announced it canceled its Technology Solutions Conference & Expo in Los Angeles out of concerns stemming from the spreading coronavirus crisis.
MBA Cancels Technology Solutions Conference
The Mortgage Bankers Association canceled its Technology Solutions Conference & Expo in Los Angeles out of concerns stemming from the spreading coronavirus crisis.
2020: Year of the Woman (Homeowner)
A report from real estate tech companies Better.com and Compass finds homeownership for women is on the rise, thanks to recent advances in technology during the home buying, selling and financing processes have helped eliminate bias and discrimination women have historically faced on the journey to homeownership.
Solving Affordability with More Density
Most of us love the idea of having a single-family home on a two-acre lot, big enough to support livestock. But when it comes to housing affordability, says Zillow, Seattle, most of us also say they see a path through adding density.
MBA, Trade Groups Renew Pressure for Senate Action on Montgomery, Woll Nominations
Last October, the Trump Administration nominated FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery to serve as HUD Deputy Secretary. Despite a favorable vote by the Senate Banking Committee and strong support from trade groups such as the Mortgage Bankers Association, a Senate confirmation vote has yet to take place.
Mark P. Dangelo: The Challenges of Reskilling—Part 3
While reskilling initiatives lack the sensationalism of postulating alien radio waves, the innovation predicament caused by continuous innovation cannot be “waved away” by slogans, academics or politicians. Reskilling workforces is likely the largest challenge of the decade facing every banking leader.
Tony Taveekanjana: 2020–The Year of the Millennial Homebuyer
Of all generations, millennials represent the single largest buying pool. Yet, across the industry there is a common belief that millennials aren’t interested in buying homes right now. Most lenders attribute this to affordability, high student debt, the appeal of metropolitan life and less loan availability.
Industry Briefs
Snapdocs Inc., San Francisco, announced an integration that makes its digital closing platform available through the Ellie Mae Digital Lending Platform.