There are countless arguments that have been made regarding why lenders should embrace remote online notarization, but in my eyes it all boils down to a few questions every lender should be asking themselves. How do I make it more convenient for my borrowers to do business with me? How do I fully realize the benefits of an eClosing? How can we increase loan officer referrals?
Category: News and Trends
Mortgage Applications Back Up in MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications continued their strong start to 2020, increasing by 1.5 percent from one week earlier as key interest rates fell again, the Mortgage Bankers reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 21.
MBA Names Freddy Feliz VP of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced Freddy Feliz joined the Association as Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.
Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly
The Conference Board, New York, said its Consumer Confidence Index rose for the second straight month in February, albeit slightly.
S&P: Home Prices Continue Modest Growth
S&P Dow Jones Indices, New York, said its S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices showed home prices continue to increase at a modest rate across the U.S through the end of 2019.
#MBAServicing2020: For Servicing Industry, A Cautious Economic Outlook
ORLANDO—Low mortgage rates, improved home-building rates and a growing number of people aspiring to homeownership makes for an optimistic formula for the mortgage servicing industry, said Mortgage Bankers Association economists, despite some potential headwinds in the short term.
The Real World: Why RON Matters and What Lenders Should Expect
There are countless arguments that have been made regarding why lenders should embrace remote online notarization, but in my eyes it all boils down to a few questions every lender should be asking themselves. How do I make it more convenient for my borrowers to do business with me? How do I fully realize the benefits of an eClosing? How can we increase loan officer referrals?
#MBAServicing2020: ‘Stronger Servicing Starts Here’
ORLANDO—Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Robert Broeksmit, CMB, kicked off the MBA Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo here with praise for the work the mortgage servicing industry has done in recent years.
MBA Names Michael Flood SVP of Commercial/Multifamily Policy and Member Engagement
The Mortgage Bankers Association appointed Michael P. Flood as Senior Vice President of Commercial/Multifamily Policy and Member Engagement.
#MBAServicing2020: MBA Releases Default Servicing Alignment White Paper
ORLANDO—The Mortgage Bankers Association released a white paper that analyzes federal foreclosure prevention programs and offers recommendations to better align and standardize those programs.