“The fourth quarter of 2023 was about as challenging as it could get for mortgage lenders to generate a production profit.”
–Marina Walsh, CMB, MBA’s Vice President of Industry Analysis
Category: News and Trends
Jason Perkins From Bonzo: Striking a Balance Between Automation and Consumer Personalization
MBA NewsLink recently interviewed Jason Perkins, president and co-founder of Bonzo, a relationship management automation provider that cuts the time mortgage and real estate professionals spend communicating with prospects.
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People in the News, March 18, 2024
Industry personnel news and updates from AmeriHome Mortgage, Planet Home Lending and Pilgrim Christakis.
Quote: March 15, 2024
“This is an interesting and pivotal moment in the housing and mortgage industries as the younger generations are not only determined to buy but are seemingly undeterred by the higher price tags and interest rates.”
–Dave Steinmetz, President of Origination Services with ServiceLink
February Foreclosure Activity Up From Last Year, ATTOM Finds
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif. reported U.S. foreclosure activity increased 8% year-over-year in February, but fell 1% from the previous month.
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Dodge Momentum Index Recedes 1.4% in February
The Dodge Momentum Index dipped 1.4% in February to 180.5 from January’s 183.0 reading, indicating fewer buildings going into the planning stage.
ServiceLink: Millennial, Gen Z Interest in Homebuying High
ServiceLink, Pittsburgh, released its latest State of Homebuying Report, highlighting significant interest in homebuying from the millennial and Gen Z generations.
MBA Education Path to Diversity Scholar Profile: Andrey Kuchik, AMP
(One in a continuing series of profiles of participants in the MBA Education Path to Diversity (P2D) Scholarship Program, which enables employees from diverse backgrounds to advance their professional growth and career development.)