Equifax's Joel Rickman says increased activity in the mortgage sector should be a wake-up call for lenders to improve efficiency in their processes.

In April, MBA published its Leveraging Rental Payment History to Approve More First-Time Homebuyers white paper, which focuses on increasing lender adoption of rental payment history. As the next step in its efforts, MBA is encouraging members to join a timely discussion about the benefits of incorporating rental payment history into the underwriting process via a series of upcoming webinars.

Industry news from Xactus, Plaid, Argyle, Thomas & Co., MeridianLink, Click n' Close, WFG and FirstClose.

BeSmartee's Tim Nguyen says the lenders who thrive in the next cycle won’t be those spending the most on leads. "They’ll be those who fix funnel leaks before the wave hits."

Truework President and Co-Founder Ethan Winchell writes that lenders aren’t just facing a rate environment problem; they’re facing a readiness gap.

The Mortgage Bankers Association and state supervisors are encouraging licensees to prepare in advance for the start of Nationwide Multistate Licensing System annual renewal on Nov. 1.