One in a continuing series of profiles of Premier Members of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Please contact MBA’s Alicia Goncalves, CMB for information about Premier Member spotlights.
Category: News and Trends
People + AI: How Consolidated Analytics and loanDNA Empower Lenders Without Losing the Human Touch (Sponsored Content)
Mortgage banking is evolving faster than ever. Borrowers expect a seamless, personalized experience, while lenders face tighter margins and increasing regulatory demands. At its core, the objective remains the same: making home ownership attainable and sustainable.
Boost Your Visibility with MBA’s Member Discount Program
MBA members—lenders, servicers, and investors—turn to Associate Members first when seeking trusted business solutions, products, and services. One of the most effective ways to connect with these potential clients is through the MBA Member Discount Program.
Realtor.com: One-Third of Home Sales All-Cash
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., reported that 32.8% of homes sold in first-half 2025 were paid for with cash.
People in the News, Oct. 9, 2025
Industry personnel news from the California MBA, ActiveComply, Covered Insurance, Outamation, Blend Labs, Guaranteed Rate, Planet and Choice Mortgage.
Premier Member Editorial: How Consumer Reluctance to Embrace ID Verification, AI Creates Pain Points for Lenders
Secure Insight’s Andrew Liput says AI-driven identity verification and automation technologies promise efficiency, but consumer reluctance to adopt these tools is complicating loan closures and introducing stress points for lenders and borrowers alike.
MBA Statement on the Confirmation of Jonathan McKernan as Undersecretary of the Treasury for Domestic Finance
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on Jonathan McKernan’s confirmation by the Senate to serve as the Undersecretary of the Treasury for Domestic Finance:
BatchData.io: Investors Account for One-Third of Second-Quarter Home Purchases
Real estate investors purchased 33% of all single-family residential properties sold in the second quarter–the highest percentage of investor purchases in the last five years–according to BatchData.io, Phoenix.
Meet the Newest Members of MBA’s Associate Advisory Council (MAAC)
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Associate Advisory Council represents a group of Associate Members across the mortgage ecosystem providing a collective voice to share ideas and insights that strengthen the industry.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 4.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 3, 2025.