Ashley Puckett is Senior Capital Markets Analyst with Vellum Mortgage, an independent mortgage bank in Fairfax, Va. She began in the industry in September 2011 as a Loan Processor. From there she moved into Post Closing for a few years, then in Secondary Marketing, “which I love.”
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People in the News Mar. 2, 2023: Superus Careers Taps Michael Oursler, CMB, as EVP
Superus Careers, Sykesville, Md., a national recruiting agency, named Michael “Mo” Oursler, CMB, as Executive Vice President of Mortgage Career Exchange, a community of mortgage professionals supporting individuals and companies.
Aaron Davis and Jonathan Kearns: Countless Reasons to Adopt Digital Closings
As to the case for adopting digital closings, the obvious explanations (speed, efficiency, cost) remain. And now, even more equally persuasive reasons are emerging as well.
mPact Summit March 7: Developing Your Executive Presence
Join real estate industry young professional peers for the inaugural MBA mPact Summit on Tuesday, March 7 in Plano, Texas.
Jarod Jones of Equifax Workforce Solutions: How Personal Debt Can Close the Front Door to Homeownership
With lenders now recognizing the power of alternative data during underwriting, homeownership decisioning can be made with more confidence and less risk – leading to healthier financial portfolios.
MBA Weekly Survey Mar. 1, 2023: Rising Rates Push Down Mortgage Applications
Interest rates reached their highest level since November, driving down mortgage application activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 24.
MBA Education Path to Diversity Scholar Profile: Ashley Puckett
Ashley Puckett is Senior Capital Markets Analyst with Vellum Mortgage, an independent mortgage bank in Fairfax, Va. She began in the industry in September 2011 as a Loan Processor. From there she moved into Post Closing for a few years, then in Secondary Marketing, “which I love.”
People in the News Mar. 1, 2023: Superus Careers Taps Michael Oursler, CMB, as EVP
Superus Careers, Sykesville, Md., a national recruiting agency, named Michael “Mo” Oursler, CMB, as Executive Vice President of Mortgage Career Exchange, a community of mortgage professionals supporting individuals and companies.
Housing Market Reports: Continued Declines in Home Price Appreciation; Affordability Improves
Three end-of-month home price reports found appreciation declining in many parts of the country, along with increased affordability in many markets.
MBA, Business Coalition Letter Opposes FTC Non-Compete Ban Proposed Rule
The Mortgage Bankers Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and more than 300 industry trade and business groups sent a letter this week to the Federal Trade Commission to “unequivocally oppose” a proposed rule that would impose a nationwide ban on nearly all non-compete clauses.