NEW ORLEANS—Data breaches aren’t going away. For independent mortgage banks and other financial institutions, the likelihood of being hacked is more likely “when,” not “if.”
MBA Newslinks Archive
Weekly Mortgage Refinance Applications Jump 15% as Interest Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Nearly 4 Years
CNBC, Feb. 5, 2020–Diana OlickRefinance demand pushed mortgage application volume up 5% for the week to the highest level since 2013, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. …
#MBAIMB20: Mortgage Market Outlook for IMBs
NEW ORLEANS—Last year at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference, the outlook for the economy and IMBs seemed a bit bleaker. “We thought we were going to be chased off the stage,” quipped MBA Vice President of Industry Analysis Marina Walsh.
The Pendulum Swings Back: Homeowners 4X Likely to be Equity-Rich than Seriously Underwater
In another sign of the times that the housing market—and homeowners—have largely recovered, ATTOM Data Solutions, Irvine, Calif., said equity-rich properties now outnumber seriously underwater properties by a four-to-one margin.
Apply Now for MBA Path to Diversity Scholarship Program
The Path to Diversity Scholarship Program recognizes existing industry professionals who are seeking to advance their careers through continuing education. Recipients receive a voucher to cover course registration fees, up …
MBA Education Webinars Now Free to MBA Members
MBA member companies in good standing now have more MBA benefits to celebrate, including complimentary access to all online education webinars and webinar recordings. https://www.mba.org/members/member-resources/member-benefits
MBA Technology Solutions Conference & Expo 2020 Returns to L.A. Mar. 29-Apr. 1
Get a clear vision for the future at the biggest annual conference focused on technology solutions for businesses in the mortgage and commercial real estate finance industries. Join us at …
#MBAIMB20: MBA Carries Torch for IMBs
NEW ORLEANS—Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Robert Broeksmit, CMB, has worked for, and with, independent mortgage bankers. For him–and for MBA–it’s an easy sell.
Empowering Women Requires Societal Influence
Hiring for diversity is not enough – to succeed, inclusion and diversity need to be woven into the fabric of our offerings. It needs to be a mindset change, not a superficial checkbox.
#MBAIMB20: Housing Finance Reform–What It Means for Independent Mortgage Banks
NEW ORLEANS—After years of debate, housing finance reform is no longer a far-off concept. And government housing agencies appear poised to be part of the transition.