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Category: News and Trends
MBA Advocacy Update: Trigger Leads Bill Passes; End of Tri-Merge Mandate; GSEs Expand Housing Finance
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
LenderLogix: Borrower Activity Solid in Q2
LenderLogix, Buffalo, N.Y., released its Homebuyer Intelligence Report, finding that in the second quarter, pre-approval letters generated via LenderLogix’s software rose by 11.9% from Q1 and the average pre-approval loan amount increased to $367,305.
Time to Retire the Franken-Stack
LenderLogix CEO Patrick O’Brien says the “Franken-stack” is quietly draining time, patience and profit from lending operations in ways that are hard to ignore.
Chart of the Week: HELOC and Home Equity Loan Origination Volume by Known Borrower Usage
MBA recently completed its 2025 Home Equity Lending Study, tracking trends in origination and servicing for home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans.
Dealmaker: Peachtree Group Originates $42M for Acquisition, Repositioning of Atlanta Financial Center
Peachtree Group, Atlanta, originated a $42 million first mortgage loan to finance Banyan Street Capital’s acquisition and repositioning of the Atlanta Financial Center.
Be Inspired. Be Informed. Be mPowered!
MBA is proud to offer mPower, MBA Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach, the largest networking organization for women in real estate finance.
Fannie Mae Sentiment Index Up Two Points in July
Fannie Mae released its latest Home Price Sentiment Index, which increased to 71.8 in July.
Residential Certified Mortgage Servicer (RCMS) Designation
Designed to carry you through the process of onboarding through career advancement and setting yourself apart, the Residential Certified Mortgage Servicer (RCMS) Certificate and Designation program is a comprehensive program comprised of three levels.
Milliman: Mortgage Default Risk Inches Up
Milliman, Seattle, found a slight increase in the lifetime serious delinquency rate (for homes 180-plus days delinquent) for U.S.-backed mortgages.