MBA Responds to FHA, Ginnie Mae Request Regarding Home Equity Conversion Mortgages
MBA responded to FHA and Ginnie Mae’s request for input on how to modernize and strengthen the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage and HECM Mortgage-Backed Securities programs to better serve senior homeowners and support market liquidity.
ICE First Look: Increased Refinance Activity Drives Mortgage Prepayments Up
Softening mortgage rates expanded the pool of refinance candidates in October and pushed prepayments to their highest level in three and a half years, according to ICE Mortgage Technology, Atlanta.
Industry Briefs, Dec. 2, 2025
Industry news from Panorama Mortgage Group, Arrive Home, DocMagic, FirstClose and Lake Michigan Credit Union.
Leadership Spotlight: A Conversation With MBA’s Community Bank Network Co-Chairs
Community Banks are playing a pivotal role in shaping the mortgage industry’s future, leveraging digital innovations like online account opening and enhanced customer service to meet evolving needs. Despite challenges such as rising interest rates, cybersecurity risks and regulatory pressures, their adaptability and community-focused approach position them as essential drivers of growth and stability in today’s housing market.






