(One in a continuing series of profiles of Premier Members of the Mortgage Bankers Association.)

Fitch Ratings, New York, shifted its sector outlook for the U.S. title insurance market to neutral for 2024.

In the mortgage industry, what you don't know can indeed hurt you—or at the very least, leave you trailing behind. This saying could also apply to the home equity investment (HEI) market, which has steadily gained ground over the past couple of years.

MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, provides his perspective on the latest proposed capital requirement developments and their effects on the industry.

Join MBA and industry experts for a look at how this bill, along with related legislation signed by the governor, requires companies operating in California to provide data on the climate impact of their operations or face penalties. Both efforts create a complex reporting and accounting regime for companies to navigate, and MBA members doing business in California will need to understand these new requirements.

Lenders must use the current market to hone their lending operations and uncover greater efficiencies that drive stronger profitability and drive down origination costs long term.