mPower Discusses the Power of Mentorship

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.–In the fast-changing mortgage industry, mentorship can provide stability, direction and confidence, panelists said here at MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers conference.

Broeksmit Pays Tribute to Kurt Pfotenhauer at #MBAIMB26

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.—MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, opened MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers conference with a tribute to longtime mortgage industry leader Kurt Pfotenhauer.

MBA: IMBs Report Production Profits in Second Quarter

Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a pre-tax net production profit of $950 on each loan they originated in the second quarter, according to MBA’s latest Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report.

IMBs Report Production Losses in Fourth Quarter of 2024

Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a pre-tax net loss of $40 on each loan they originated in the fourth quarter, a decrease from the reported net profit of $701 per loan in the third quarter, MBA’s Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report found.

Chart of the Week: IMB Pre-Tax Net Production Income

Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a pre-tax net loss of 4 basis points in the fourth quarter, a decrease from the net profit of 18 basis points in the third quarter, MBA’s Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report found.

Success Stories in IMB Multicultural Lending

AUSTIN–IMB leaders always look for new ways to be the lender of choice for fast-growing demographic markets. Two independent mortgage bankers spoke at MBA’s IMB conference to share their multicultural lending success stories and discuss strategies that produce measurable results.

Lennar Mortgage’s Tech Journey

Lennar Mortgage is integrating AI into its organizational processes to enhance efficiency. Here at MBA’s IMB conference, 2025 MBA Chair and President of Lennar Mortgage Laura Escobar and Lennar Financial Services Chief Information Officer Thomas Moreno discussed the process.