DENVER–“Nothing is off limits, because we will do everything to help each other succeed,” said Marcia Davies, Chief Operating Officer for the Mortgage Bankers Association, and founder of mPower, at the mPowering You Summit for Women in Real Estate Finance Oct. 26.
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Lenders, It’s Time to Use AI to Improve Your Operations–Snapdocs’ Michael Sachdev
The principle of balancing efficiency with excellence is particularly relevant in today’s mortgage industry.
MBA Presents Roxi-Ann Williams with Inaugural David H. Stevens Real Estate Legacy Scholarship
DENVER–The Mortgage Bankers Association announced at its 2024 Annual Convention & Expo that Roxi-Ann Williams has been recognized as the inaugural David H. Stevens Real Estate Legacy Scholarship award winner.
When It Comes to Your LOS (and Vendor), Choose Wisely: A Q&A With Dark Matter’s Mike Piombino and Sean Dugan
An LOS is a substantial investment for a lender of any size and choosing the wrong one may lock you into paying more than you need for a tool that’s not quite right for your needs.
Lenders, It’s Time to Use AI to Improve Your Operations–Snapdocs CEO Michael Sachdev
The principle of balancing efficiency with excellence is particularly relevant in today’s mortgage industry.
Quote of the Day
“The greatest joy in my life is building relationships that lead to results. I want to help our industry make a bigger difference in more lives. And to make that vision a reality, I’m going to lead with heart.”
–Laura Escobar, 2025 Chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association and President of Lennar Mortgage
MBA Honors Bill Emerson with Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award
DENVER–The Mortgage Bankers Association honored Bill Emerson, President of Rocket Companies, with its Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes an individual for dedication and prominent service to MBA and the mortgage lending industry in a variety of capacities involving both legislative and regulatory activities.
Quote of the Day
“Bill is a mortgage industry titan who has an uncanny ability to inspire and lead and continues to be a trusted strategic partner on key regulatory and legislative issues that impact consumers and MBA members.”
–Laura Escobar, 2025 MBA Chair and President of Lennar Mortgage, awarding the Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award to Bill Emerson
MBA Statement on FHFA Updates on Loan Repurchases, Appraisals, and Pricing
DENVER–MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued the following statement on today’s Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announcements on loan repurchases, appraisals, and pricing at MBA’s 2024 Annual Convention and Expo.
MBA Elects 2025 Board of Directors
DENVER–The Mortgage Bankers Association swore in its Board of Directors for the 2025 membership year at its 2024 Annual Convention & Expo. The Board of Directors will be chaired by Laura Escobar, President of Lennar Mortgage.