Construction Spending Dips in February

The Census Bureau on Monday reported construction spending in February dipped to a seasonally adjusted rate of $1,844.1 billion, 0.1 percent below the revised January estimate of $1,845.4 billion. The …

Quote: Apr. 4, 2023

“I believe in the use of technology to create good for the world. AI is a fundamental technology that is going to change the human race.”
–Manoj Saxena, Chairman of AI Global, London, speaking Monday at the MBA Technology Solutions Conference & Expo.

MBA Advocacy Update Apr. 3, 2023

On Wednesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow borrowers facing financial hardship to defer up to six months of mortgage payments.

Call for Speakers: MBA Annual Convention & Expo; Deadline June 2

Speaker proposals for breakout sessions are now being accepted for the MBA Annual Convention & Expo 2023, taking place October 15-18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. This is the industry’s largest convention and expo focused on residential real estate finance.

Audra Agen of Accenture: Saluting Women in the Mortgage Industry

As Women’s History Month ends, I find myself reflective of my 25+ year career in this industry and the women that have played a part in shaping my experience.  I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge their impact on my career; they have mentored, trained, and at times, pushed me beyond what I thought my limits were.