From the latest economic news to the latest developments in digital mortgages, here's a look at six things we learned at the MBA Secondary Conference 2018.
From first-time homebuyers and real estate referrals to digital mortgages and back office execution, here's a look at the biggest concerns and highest priorities of the country's most successful loan officers.
The National Mortgage News 2018 Top Producers program recognizes the nation's best mortgage loan officers and identifies the key market developments, business practices and priorities that define their careers.
A group of low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers tracked in a Fannie Mae study did not properly prepare to get a mortgage, which created a prolonged and complicated purchase process.
Digital mortgage efficiencies span from origination to the secondary market and beyond, but something as small as a low-quality image in the loan file can cause headaches with investors.
Government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are in a race to offer services and technology that help mortgage bankers raise cash from mortgage servicing rights.
Mortgage applications decreased by 2.6%, falling for the seventh straight week as key interest rates jumped to seven-year highs, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Executive Vice president of Strategic Programs
Industrial Bank
A provision to remove new mortgage recordkeeping requirements would help overburdened community banks lend without disrupting data collection that is used to police discrimination.
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Utility Law Project
Supporters say pending legislation would help consumers with little or no credit history. But the bill would instead roll back key consumer protections.
Demands for loan quality aren't just coming from regulators and the government-sponsored enterprises. Secondary market partners and investors don't want to be left holding the bag if loans that lenders create have quality issues.
President and CEO
National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association
Despite having a qualified candidate ready to serve, Senate leadership on both sides of the aisle have ignored their responsibility to vote on Brian Montgomery's nomination as Federal Housing Administration commissioner.
From the latest economic news to the latest developments in digital mortgages, here's a look at six things we learned at the MBA Secondary Conference 2018.
Despite a national trend of declining foreclosure volume, a recent spike in foreclosure activity has created a number of hot spots in many local markets. Here's a look at the 12 cities most affected by this development.
Acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney has dropped agency plans to crack down on overdraft programs and large marketplace lenders. Here's what else he's changing.
From location and age to gender and price point, here's a look at how demographic differences influence homebuyer confidence about saving for a down payment.
Everyday lenders become more and more challenged to deliver a competitive modern consumer experience, expedited loan fulfillment, heightened loan quality and per loan profitability, reduced fraud, risk exposure and per loan costs.
As banks modernize their mortgage platforms, they need to be mindful of a slew of state and federal laws, some of which are in the process of changing. In this executive summary, a compliance expert walk through current compliance considerations and help leaders form a strategy for meeting ever-changing regulations.
