8 Stories to Follow at MBA Annual
October 14, 2015 3:20 PM
The outlook for originations, and regulators' priorities for 2016, will dominate discussions throughout the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention in San Diego next week. Earmark these eight hot topics and features to seek out at the show.
GSE Leaders Get Top Billing
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac dominate the secondary market despite regulatory orders to shrink, so lenders will be eager to hear what their respective CEOs, Timothy Mayopoulos (left) and Donald Layton, have to say.
The FHFA's Plan for Its Charges
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt is also on the agenda. Lenders hope to hear his thoughts on the outlook for the GSEs and the Making Home Affordable program.
How's TRID Going?
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray will be on hand to talk about the future of housing finance programs but it's fair to expect a brief update on the status of the TILA-RESPA integrated disclosures implementation.
The Results Are In
Join the staff of National Mortgage News for a lively discussion about lender and servicer views on the outlook of the mortgage industry. During the reception we will present the findings of the groundbreaking survey that covers topics including TRID, technology, compliance and the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Origination and Home Sales Projections
Mortgage bankers' livelihoods rest largely on how many loans they can produce. Tune in to the MBA economists' forecasts for volumes and housing in the coming year.
The Outlook for Ginnie Mae and FHA
Federal Housing Administration loans have boosted home sales and originations recently, and all eyes are on leaders of government programs like Department of Housing and Urban Development's Julian Castro (left) and Ginnie Mae's Ted Tozer for insight into the path of future housing finance.
See and Be Seen
Mortgage bankers interested in making more business connections will want to hit THE HUB, where there is free meeting space and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Tuesday Night Music Club
Take a break from business to enjoy the Sheryl Crow's concert Tuesday evening, and recharge your batteries for prime networking on the last night of the conference.
