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Category: News and Trends
Industry Briefs, Jan. 9, 2026
Industry news from Williston Financial Group, Gold Capital Partners, MeridianLink, Optimal Blue, Dovenmuehle, Ideal Mortgage and BlackFin.
MBA Premier Member Insights: ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends
MBA NewsLink recently interviewed MBA Premier Member ACES Quality Management, Denver, about its new white paper, ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends.
Millennials Say Financial Barriers Holding Them Back From Homeownership
Three-quarters of Millennials believe homeownership is out of reach for the average person in their generation and 61% say buying a home makes them feel in over their heads financially, according to Clever Offers, St. Louis.
AD Mortgage Examines Homeownership Downpayment Timelines
The time it takes for typical household to save for a down payment varies widely across the U.S., AD Mortgage found in a new report.
Are You Ready for Your Next Exam? What Financial Institutions Need to Know in 2026
Ncontracts’ Rafael DeLeon notes that exams are evolving amid regulatory staffing challenges, shifting mandates and a more complex risk landscape.
MBA Launches Mortgage Banking Bound at Louisiana State University
MBA Education launched its Mortgage Banking Bound program at Louisiana State University. The program offers a three-credit undergraduate course on residential mortgage origination and processing.
Realtor.com Ranks Best Markets for First Time Homebuyers
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., released an analysis of the 10 best markets for first-time homebuyers, with a focus on affordability, availability and amenities.
MBA State and Federal Advocacy Webinar & Fly-In Series Part II, Jan. 21
Click here for more information About the Event *This webinar is free for MAA and MBA members. To register, use the promo code MAA2026 at checkout.* The Mortgage Action Alliance …
People in the News, January 8, 2026
Industry personnel news from Sagent, Gershman Mortgage, The Mortgage Collaborative and Planet Home Lending.