
(#MBAServicing23) Market Outlook: A Few Hurdles Ahead
ORLANDO—The mortgage servicing industry has seen a lot of volatility lately—and that’s not likely to ease up any time soon, said Mortgage Bankers Association economists.

(#MBAServicing23): Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
ORLANDO--Mortgage servicing executives here at the MBA Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo stressed flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing business environment.

GDP Maintains Steady Pace
The second (revised) estimate of 4th quarter U.S. gross domestic product showed little change from last month’s advance estimate, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday.

STR: Labor, Energy Costs Top Hospitality Industry Challenges
Labor-related issues and energy costs rank highest among the challenges facing the hotel sector, reported STR, Hendersonville, Tenn.

MISMO Highlights Flood Risk Disclosure Resource Guide
MISMO, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, introduced the Flood Risk Disclosure Resource Guide as a resource for borrowers to understand the environmental risks that may be associated with a property before they purchase

MBA: Mortgage Application Payments Increased 2.3% in January to $1,964
Homebuyer affordability declined in January, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing 2.3 percent to $1,964 from $1,920 in December 2022, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.