MBA Awards More Than $148,000 in Path to Diversity Scholarships

The Mortgage Bankers Association awarded more than $148,000 in scholarships last year to 167 women and those from historically marginalized and underrepresented groups under its Path to Diversity Scholarship Program.

Rob Strickland of VeriFast: Economic Growth Spurred by Financial Inclusion

The opportunity exists for investors and lenders to “trigger” a course correction of the economic ship and spur more growth. Previously untapped areas, such as supporting underbanked prospective borrowers with the help of technology that accurately creates a complete picture of their true financial health, can become a catalyst for positive change.

Q/A: Marcy Thomas, CCMS, of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital

MBA NewsLink interviewed Marcy Thomas, Vice President and Portfolio Loan Manager with Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC, about CMBS servicing, DEI, the upcoming Commercial/Multifamily Finance Servicing and Technology Conference and what the CCMS designation means to her.

Q/A: Marcy Thomas, CCMS, of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital

MBA NewsLink interviewed Marcy Thomas, Vice President and Portfolio Loan Manager with Grandbridge Real Estate Capital LLC, about CMBS servicing, DEI, the upcoming Commercial/Multifamily Finance Servicing and Technology Conference and what the CCMS designation means to her.

MBA Chart of the Week Apr. 29 2022: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

According to the inaugural 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Study, conducted by McLagan and recommended by Mortgage Bankers Association, participating mortgage firms – both residential and commercial/multifamily – had varied policies, practices and initiatives to further racial and gender equality within their organizations.

Tai Christensen of CBC Mortgage Agency: Solutions to Appraisal Bias

Tai Christensen is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Director of Government Affairs for CBC Mortgage Agency, South Jordan, Utah, a national down payment assistance provider, and has 17 years’ experience in the mortgage industry.

Tai Christensen of CBC Mortgage Agency: Solutions to Appraisal Bias

Tai Christensen is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Director of Government Affairs for CBC Mortgage Agency, South Jordan, Utah, a national down payment assistance provider, and has 17 years’ experience in the mortgage industry.