The Urban Land Institute, Washington, D.C., said investors can leverage the data resulting from government regulations that require real estate companies to disclose climate-related risks related to their properties and overall business models.
Category: News and Trends
Tuesday at MBA Annual
Please find below a list of Tuesday’s General Sessions and Breakout Sessions.
People in the News, Oct. 16, 2023
Personnel news from SnapDocs, Cenlar and titleLOOK.
McKinsey’s Laura Webanck: Gender Equality Sees Some Gains, but Challenges Remain
PHILADELPHIA–While some areas of gender equality are improving in our workplaces, there are still notable myths and issues to combat, per a recent study from McKinsey Co., New York, presented at the mPowering You Summit for Women in Real Estate Finance here Oct. 14.
Mark Jones Sworn in as 2024 MBA Chairman
PHILADELPHIA–Mark Jones, President of Union Home Mortgage, was sworn in Sunday as Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association during the association’s 2023 Annual Convention & Expo in Philadelphia.
MBA Announces 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Residential Leadership Award Winners
PHILADELPHIA–The Mortgage Bankers Association announced at its 2023 Annual Convention & Expo that five companies have been recognized as 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Residential Leadership Award recipients. The annual awards recognize MBA members for their leadership efforts in DEI in three award categories: organizational DEI, market outreach strategies and non-lender.
MBA Forecast: Mortgage Originations to Increase 19% to $1.95 Trillion in 2024
PHILADELPHIA–The Mortgage Bankers Association announced at its 2023 Annual Convention & Expo that total mortgage origination volume is expected to increase to $1.95 trillion in 2024 from the $1.64 trillion expected in 2023.
Marcia Davies at mPowering You: Gratitude, Community Key in Tough Times
PHILADELPHIA–When you experience tough times–either professionally or personally–gratitude can make a world of difference. That was a key takeaway from the welcome remarks given by Marcia Davies, Chief Operating Officer for the Mortgage Bankers Association, at the mPowering You Summit for Women in Real Estate Finance held here Oct. 14.
CoreLogic: Mortgage Fraud Risk Drops by 3.1% Year-Over-Year
CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif., found that mortgage application fraud declined 3.1% year-over-year compared to the second quarter of 2022.
Veronica Nguyen of BeSmartee: Why Mortgage Lenders Online Presence Matters
In 2008, we believed that online mortgage applications would become a reality and transform the industry. Today, this belief has come to fruition and is revolutionizing the way we operate. Why is this so important?