#MBATech2022: How Trends Intersect in a Changing Industry

LAS VEGAS—Real estate finance has migrated quickly from a person-to-person business to a person-to-tech-device-to-person business. And socio-economic forces are rapidly steering technology to reshape business—even as business continues to fine-tune technology.

A More Challenging Economic Environment for IMBs

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The nation’s economy—and just as importantly, the housing market—are as challenging and as opportunistic in any time in history, according to Mortgage Bankers Association economists.

Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Drops to 2.15%

Loans in forbearance fell to a new post-pandemic low, with the share of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac loans in forbearance falling under 1%, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Monday.

Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases to 2.21%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance decreased by 7 basis points to 2.21% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of October 17 from 2.28% the week before. MBA estimates 1.1 million homeowners are in forbearance plans.