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MBA Premier Member Editorial: Vice Capital Markets’ Chris Bennett on Recapture, Consolidation and Pricing Discipline

In this MBA Premier Member Editorial, Vice Capital Markets Chairman Chris Bennett explains why the highest mortgage bid may not be the best execution.

August 31, 2026 | By MBA NewsLink Staff

Premier Member Editorial: Charting a Path Out of GSE Conservatorship (If Policymakers Choose to Pursue It)

Vice Capital Markets’ Chris Bennett looks at the path forward for the GSEs.

January 28, 2026 | By MBA NewsLink Staff

Erin Palmer, Chris Bennett: How to Fire Up a Lock-and-Shop Program Without Getting Burned

One idea that could help lenders stand out in this market is a rate-lock program to give qualified borrowers more time to shop for their home. And, by design, incentivize them not to also shop elsewhere for a different rate and so that they will close with the original lender.

February 1, 2023 | By MBA NewsLink Staff

Erin Palmer, Chris Bennett: How to Fire Up a Lock-and-Shop Program Without Getting Burned

One idea that could help lenders stand out in this market is a rate-lock program to give qualified borrowers more time to shop for their home. And, by design, incentivize them not to also shop elsewhere for a different rate and so that they will close with the original lender.

January 31, 2023 | By MBA NewsLink Staff

Erin Palmer, Chris Bennett: How to Fire Up a Lock-and-Shop Program Without Getting Burned

One idea that could help lenders stand out in this market is a rate-lock program to give qualified borrowers more time to shop for their home. And, by design, incentivize them not to also shop elsewhere for a different rate and so that they will close with the original lender.

January 30, 2023 | By MBA NewsLink Staff

Erin Palmer, Chris Bennett: How to Fire Up a Lock-and-Shop Program Without Getting Burned

Erin Palmer is Founder and CEO of Blue Phoenix. Chris Bennett is principal of mortgage industry hedge advisory firm Vice Capital Markets.

January 27, 2023 | By MBA NewsLink Staff

Erin Palmer, Chris Bennett: How to Fire Up a Lock-and-Shop Program Without Getting Burned

Erin Palmer is Founder and CEO of Blue Phoenix. Chris Bennett is principal of mortgage industry hedge advisory firm Vice Capital Markets.

January 26, 2023 | By MBA NewsLink Staff

Erin Palmer, Chris Bennett: How to Fire Up a Lock-and-Shop Program Without Getting Burned

Erin Palmer is Founder and CEO of Blue Phoenix. Chris Bennett is principal of mortgage industry hedge advisory firm Vice Capital Markets.

January 25, 2023 | By MBA NewsLink Staff

Erin Palmer, Chris Bennett: How to Fire Up a Lock-and-Shop Program Without Getting Burned

Erin Palmer is Founder and CEO of Blue Phoenix. Chris Bennett is principal of mortgage industry hedge advisory firm Vice Capital Markets.

January 24, 2023 | By MBA NewsLink Staff

Chris Bennett and Erin Palmer: Extended Rate Locks–How to Hedge Your Bets Past 90 Days

While any new construction loan destined for sale to a GSE can be a one- or two-time close, lenders can decrease risk by focusing the right resources on the initial underwrite as well as the final review.

November 9, 2022 | By MBA NewsLink Staff
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