- Sep 16-17, 2025|San Diego, CA
David Peters is the Director of Underwriting Strategy at Bestow, where he leads innovation in risk assessment for life insurance. Previously, he worked at a major life insurance carrier, focusing on analytics and automation. He holds multiple designations, including FALU, FLMI, AIRC, and ARA. David has a Master's degree in Behavioral and Economic Science from the University of Warwick and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nottingham. He currently resides in Virginia with his three sons.
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The industry's biggest opportunities involve the evolving cost of capital, which will shift funding sources from the private, local lending markets to institutional sources.
June 13
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The average owner experienced a four-figure decline in the first quarter compared to the same period last year even though the negative equity share is low.
June 13
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The company also made several new executive appointments in 2025 as it aims to turn itself into a national one-stop shop with end-to-end home buying services.
June 13
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The transaction is the first in what is planned to be a continued series of purchases by the new fund as it continues to raise capital from investors.
June 13
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Secondary market interest in home equity contracts is drawing new participants, with 2025 securitization activity ahead of last year, industry leaders said.
June 13
Only 20% of the Top Producers in the National Mortgage News survey were under 40, while almost half were between 41 and 50, and 30% even older.
Those who raced ahead of the pack of loan originators last year went the distance by offering exceptional customer service, catering to niche pockets of demand in the market.
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Although credit bureaus have collected this data for three years, it's only now being factored into assessments of consumer creditworthiness.
June 23
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Following strikes on nuclear sites, the U.S. warned of a heightened threat environment. Here's how Iran has targeted American banks in the past.
June 23
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The Federal Reserve's vice chair for supervision said changes to the supplemental leverage ratio are needed to bolster the Treasury market and ensure banks are not incentivized to take on excessive risks.
June 23
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Foreclosure activity surged in the first quarter, underscoring the growing need for borrower support as certain federal protections expired.
June 23
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The CEOs of Bank of New York Mellon and Northern Trust have had at least one discussion about a potential merger, according to a Wall Street Journal article. On Monday, a spokesperson for Northern Trust said the bank "is fully committed to remaining independent."
June 23
