In J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, magical rings come with the promise of great power. In truth, the real power is wrapped up in a single master ring.

The deadline for the MBA NewsLink 2024 Tech All-Star Awards nomination period has been extended to Feb. 14. There is no entry fee.

Embracing digital tools can transform how mortgage professionals interact with clients, making every digital interaction feel as personal and meaningful as a handshake.

NEW ORLEANS--Community outreach can expand access to financial literacy, MBA 2024 Chairman Mark Jones and author and real estate broker Twala Lockett-Jones agreed here at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Independent Mortgage Bankers conference.

We knew it was coming—eventually. After 11 rate hikes starting in March 2022, the Fed in December 2023 signaled its intentions to lower rates through 2024. With mortgage rates already dropping, virtually everyone that bought a home in the last 18 months will benefit from a refinancing conversation with their lender.

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Affordable Housing Initiative has expanded opportunities for members to stay engaged in affordable multifamily and homeownership efforts by launching an Affordable Housing Newsletter, online affordable housing communities and an Affordable Housing Insights webinar and interview series.