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MBA Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, May 4-7
Stay ahead at the premier gathering for legal and compliance professionals in real estate finance.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto on the Importance of Housing
WASHINGTON–“Having a roof over your head is more than just shelter,” said Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s National Advocacy Conference April 14.
ServiceLink Examines Psychology of Today’s Homebuyer
Homebuyers are motivated by both practical needs and psychological needs including financial security, but they ultimately want the homebuying experience to be simple, affordable, transparent and stable, ServiceLink said in its annual State of Homebuying Report.
MISMO Spring Summit, June 1–4 in Louisville, Ky.
MISMO Summits allow you to network and collaborate with your industry colleagues while learning the latest updates on mortgage industry standards. Join us in Louisville to learn what’s hot in mortgage standards.
Rep. French Hill Expresses Optimism on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON–House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) took to the main stage at the Mortgage Bankers Association National Advocacy Conference April 14, expressing confidence about the future of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
Industry Briefs, April 16, 2026
Industry news from TransUnion, Rocktop Technologies, AD Mortgage, Vice Capital Markets, Finance of America, Evergreen Home Loans, Sagent, Kitsap Credit Union and FirstClose.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 1.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 10, 2026.
MBA Presents Burton C. Wood Award to Richard Jordan of Freedom Mortgage
The Mortgage Bankers Association presented its annual Burton C. Wood Legislative Service Award to Richard (Rich) Jordan, Chief Administrative Officer, Freedom Mortgage, at MBA’s 2026 National Advocacy Conference.
ROAD to Housing Fixes, Credit Reporting Among MBA Advocacy Priorities, Broeksmit Says
WASHINGTON–The Mortgage Bankers Association has remained focused on policy wins over the past year and is making progress on many more goals, said MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB.