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Industry Panel Outlines Concerns, Opportunities With GSEs, Credit Scoring
LAS VEGAS–Two of the hottest topics in mortgage banking currently are the respective futures of the GSEs and credit scoring. With that in mind, a panel of industry leaders took the stage at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention and Expo to share their thoughts.
Panel Tackles AI, Customer Experience
LAS VEGAS–What impact will AI have on the mortgage banking industry? Is it a bubble? How does it fit into the customer experience?
How Smart Servicers Are Positioning for BPL Success
Fay Servicing President Kim Hare says business-purpose lending has emerged as a fast-growing segment of the mortgage market.
Auction.com: Foreclosure Auction Volume Up in Q3 as Demand Falls
Auction.com, Irvine, Calif., released its Q3 Auction Market Dispatch, finding that foreclosure auction volume increased 4% quarter-over-quarter and 31% year-over-year, to hit a 10-quarter high.
Down Payment Resource: Another Record-Setting Quarter for Homebuyer Assistance
Down Payment Resource, Atlanta, released its Q3 Homeownership Program Index, finding 70 new assistance programs were added during the period.
Home Sale Profits Up in Third Quarter: ATTOM
Homeowners averaged a 49.9% profit selling single-family homes and condos during the third quarter, according to ATTOM, Irvine, Calif.
Christine Chandler Sworn in as 2026 MBA Chair; Owen Lee Named Chair-Elect; John Hedlund Named Vice Chair
Christine Chandler, Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer and Chief Operating Officer with M&T Realty Capital Corporation (RCC), was sworn in as 2026 Chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) during the association’s 2025 Annual Convention & Expo.
FundingShield: Q3 Saw Record Wire, Title Fraud Risks Per Transaction
FundingShield, Newport Beach, Calif., released its Q3 Wire Fraud Analytics and Risk Report, finding that nearly 46.6% of transactions were flagged for issues posing significant wire and title fraud risks. Each of those loans had an average of 3.1 issues per transaction, a record high and an increase of 35% from Q2.
Chart of the Week: ARM Applications Level and Share
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), when used appropriately, can help ease affordability challenges and provide homeownership and equity building opportunities for qualified borrowers.