This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Category: News and Trends
Q&A: Ron Vaimberg, AMP, on Investing in LO Training vs. Cutting Staff in Market Downturns
We are in an unprecedented market with challenges like we’ve never seen. We have elevated rates, which we’ve obviously had before, but not with the lack of inventory that we have right now.
Renewing Your MBA Membership
MBA is here for you. When times get tough, we stick together. The industry and your business are better when we do. MBA is your voice, your source, and your association.
Fannie Mae: Mortgage Lenders Cite Operational Efficiency as Primary AI Motivation
Mortgage lenders overwhelmingly cited improving operational efficiency as their primary motivation for adopting Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, reported Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C.
Modex’s Dale Larson III: Beyond CRA–Five Reasons the Mortgage Industry Should Leverage Data on Population Diversity, Minorities and Underserved Communities
While compliance with CRA regulations continues to be a major priority, financial institutions must recognize the importance of diversity, minority inclusion and support for underserved communities as a critical component of their overarching strategy.
Mississippi Has the Most Single Homeowners, Study Shows
All Star Home, Raleigh, N.C., analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to determine which states have the largest percentage of single homeowners–with Mississippi coming in on top and Utah with the fewest.
MBA Annual General Session Profile: mPower Event with Geena Davis and Nina Tassler
Hear from two trailblazing leaders, Geena Davis and Nina Tassler, at MBA Annual on Oct. 17 from 8:30-10:00 AM.
Sponsored Content from SWBC: Transforming Your Contact Center for Customer Delight
Empathy is the key to creating meaningful experiences for your members. Here’s why it’s important and what you can try.
Sponsored Content from QC Ally: Ditch Perfection: Embrace Your Flaws to Strengthen Your QC Processes
The risk – and cost – associated with repurchases is a heavy burden to bear, and quality control (QC) professionals carry that weight daily. Because of this, QC teams strive for perfection, which can be a slippery slope.
September Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations
The job market remained quite strong in September, with nonfarm employment increasing by 336,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.