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Category: News and Trends
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.
MBA Education Path to Diversity Scholar Profile: Kim King, AMP
Kim King, AMP, is Director of Mortgage Operations for Bryant Bank, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
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.
Quote: Apr. 3, 2023
“As climate changes and weather becomes more volatile, the frequency and severity of severe convective storm activity will likely continue to impact more U.S. states – more so than any other natural catastrophe,”
–from a CoreLogic report on severe convective storm risk.
CFPB Releases Final Rule on Small Business Loan Reporting
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday issued a final rule that would require some lenders to collect and report information about small business credit applications they receive, including geographic/demographic data, lending decisions and the price of credit.
Final Estimate of 4Q GDP Sees 2.6% Growth
Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter, according to the third (final) estimate Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
JLL: Brief Construction Contraction Possible
The construction industry remains exceptionally busy but cautious about a potential economic downturn, JLL said in its Construction Outlook.
People in the News Mar. 31, 2023: Dovenmuehle Adds Anna Krogh as VP Business Development
Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc., Lake Zurich, Ill., hired Anna Krogh as vice president of business development, responsible for growing Dovenmuehle’s client list by sourcing new prospects and fostering and developing long-term relationships and clients.
Dealmaker: IPA Negotiates $54M Los Angeles Multifamily Asset Sale
Institutional Property Advisors, Calabasas, Calif., sold 205-unit Los Angeles multifamily community Haven Warner Center for $54 million, or $263,415 per unit.