Lenders have a big change coming their way. On Nov. 2, one of the most significant updates to residential appraisal reporting in years will be mandatory. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are modernizing appraisal standards through the new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report.
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Unlocking Opportunity: Innovative Solutions for Affordable Housing in Overlooked Markets, June 9
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Unlocking Opportunity: Innovative Solutions for Affordable Housing in Overlooked Markets, June 9
Click here for more About the EventThis is a sponsored webinar. Please be advised your contact information will be shared with the sponsor. This session provides loan officers and mortgage …
To the Point With Bob: One Credit Report Is Enough — If We Do It Right
MBA President & CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, writes that MBA has long supported modernizing the credit reporting requirements that govern the mortgage origination process.
Industry Briefs, April 6, 2026
Industry news from Moder, Palantir, Freedom Mortgage, Dark Matter, Friday Harbor, Calyx Path, Argyle, Vesta, MCT and STRATMOR.
Industry Briefs, April 3, 2026
Industry news from Moder, Palantir, Freedom Mortgage, Dark Matter, Friday Harbor, Calyx Path, Argyle, Vesta, MCT and STRATMOR.
Lenders Must Dive Into UAD 3.6 or Risk Getting Left Behind: A Q&A with ServiceLink’s Liz Green
UAD 3.6 is here. If lenders haven’t started preparing for this monumental shift in the valuation world, now is the time to start. MBA NewsLink interviewed ServiceLink’s Liz Green about her insights into UAD 3.6, what it means for the industry and how lenders can ensure they and the appraisers they work with are ready for the change.
MISMO Housing Counseling Dataset Advances Standardization to Improve Borrower Outcomes and Industry Insights
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, announced the new Housing Counseling Dataset has reached “Candidate Recommendation” status. This means the standard has been thoroughly reviewed by a broad range of industry participants and is available for implementation across the mortgage industry.
MBA Statement on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Changes to Improve Insurance Affordability and Condo Project Eligibility Standards
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement in response to updated insurance requirements and condominium eligibility policies from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs):
Expedite Your Prequalification Process, March 11
Click here for more information. About the Event This is a sponsored webinar. Please be advised your contact information will be shared with the sponsor. Learn how Freddie Mac digital …