Mortgage Professionaltag:mpamag.com,2019:/us/rss2024-03-18T13:18:18ZMortgage Professionaltag:mpamag.com,2024-03-18:/us/news/general/independent-mortgage-banks-face-rising-losses-mba/481573Independent mortgage banks face rising losses – MBA2024-03-18T13:18:18Z<p>Inventory slump and high rates created "perfect storm"</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0321_638463646862793376.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-18:/us/news/general/home-sellers-adjust-prices-downward-amid-recent-rate-hikes/481572Home sellers adjust prices downward amid recent rate hikes2024-03-18T12:20:00Z<p>What does this mean for the market?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0321_638463644677539999.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-18:/us/specialty/commercial/whats-happening-with-commercial-and-multifamily-mortgage-debt/481571What's happening with commercial and multifamily mortgage debt?2024-03-18T12:10:00Z<p>MBA shares data from the end of 2023</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0321_638463643166009512.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-18:/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/us-home-listings-climb/481570US home listings climb2024-03-18T12:00:00Z<p>Sellers enter market even if it means adjusting their prices</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0321_638463642136944002.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-15:/us/news/general/nar-settlement-could-mean-seismic-shift-in-real-estate-landscape/481470NAR settlement could mean seismic shift in real estate landscape2024-03-15T18:22:17Z<p>Facing increasing antitrust scrutiny, peak body agrees to abandon rules dictating fees for buyers' agent</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0343_638461252442331879.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-15:/us/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/dominate-consistently-brokers-mantra-for-2024-success/481360'Dominate consistently': Broker's mantra for 2024 success2024-03-15T13:39:44Z<p>How can mortgage professionals flourish in a down market?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638461067736778563.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-15:/us/news/general/connecticut-declares-march-27-2024-as-william-raveis-day/481357Connecticut declares March 27, 2024 as William Raveis Day2024-03-15T13:33:43Z<p>Company receives recognition for its contributions to the state</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638461064187055861.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-15:/us/news/general/firms-team-up-to-launch-buy-before-you-sell-program/481354Firms team up to launch buy-before-you-sell program2024-03-15T13:20:32Z<p>It will be available to homeowners across the US</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638461055062158578.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-15:/us/mortgage-industry/industry-moves/former-ceo-makes-switch-to-arrive-home/481353Former CEO makes switch to Arrive Home2024-03-15T13:15:09Z<p>It also expands its line-up with five new hires</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638461053055254107.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-15:/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/us-housing-costs-hit-near-record-level-while-listings-surge/481352US housing costs hit near-record level while listings surge2024-03-15T13:12:59Z<p>Report outlines reasons behind rising costs</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638461051636383737.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-14:/us/specialty/commercial/commercial-market-is-the-tide-shifting-towards-private-lenders/481226Commercial market: Is the tide shifting towards private lenders?2024-03-14T13:44:46Z<p>Regional bank struggles creating opportunity for private entities, suggests executive</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638460206790542368.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-14:/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/mortgage-rates-land-below-7/481225Mortgage rates land below 7%2024-03-14T13:41:56Z<p>It is the first time in four weeks that rates have dropped below the marker</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638460205111584127.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-14:/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/how-high-is-the-risk-of-a-mortgage-default/481220How high is the risk of a mortgage default?2024-03-14T13:31:20Z<p>New analysis underscores strong underwriting and steady borrower risk as key stabilizers</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638460198750618211.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-14:/us/specialty/wholesale/federal-home-loan-bank-of-san-francisco-approves-membership-for-cdfi-lender/481219Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco approves membership for CDFI lender2024-03-14T13:26:10Z<p>Company offers loans to Black, Latino, and low-income communities</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638460195663460299.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-14:/us/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/optimism-high-among-first-time-homebuyers-survey/481218Optimism high among first-time homebuyers - survey2024-03-14T13:22:07Z<p>First-time buyers want "forever homes" despite affordability, interest rate concerns</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638460193214323710.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/us/mortgage-industry/business-growth/c-employers-given-less-favourable-score-on-lgbtq-inclusion-efforts/481084C+: Employers given 'less favourable' score on LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts2024-03-13T18:50:35Z<p>Those rating inclusion experience as poor less likely to stay: EY report</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638459412470880261.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/us/specialty/commercial/whats-more-important-than-ever-in-the-mortgage-industry/481017What's more important than ever in the mortgage industry?2024-03-13T13:39:28Z<p>Executive on top priorities in current market</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638459339631104655.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/whats-happening-with-mortgage-applications/481014What's happening with mortgage applications?2024-03-13T13:32:16Z<p>Dip in rates has an impact</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638459335309888896.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/us/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/whats-top-of-mind-for-us-election-voters/481013What's top of mind for US election voters?2024-03-13T13:26:50Z<p>Homeowners and renters are going to have a big say…</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638459332070668087.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/us/specialty/non-prime/verus-mortgage-dethrones-jpmorgan-in-2023-mbs-issuance/481012Verus Mortgage dethrones JPMorgan in 2023 MBS issuance2024-03-13T13:21:16Z<p>Non-agency mortgage specialist surpasses giant with $5.75 billion in securitizations last year</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638459328716417968.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/us/specialty/wholesale/motto-mortgage-expands-to-tampa/481011Motto Mortgage expands to Tampa2024-03-13T13:17:06Z<p>It will be led by a 25-year veteran</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638459326229460347.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-12:/us/specialty/commercial/unexpected-holdback-stuns-mortgage-bond-investors/480803Unexpected holdback stuns mortgage bond investors2024-03-12T14:33:20Z<p>A $164 million surprise exposes new risks in real estate financing</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638458507932916401.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-12:/us/news/general/elite-women-2024-entries-now-open/480792Elite Women 2024 – Entries now open2024-03-12T14:30:08Z<p>MPA showcases women making waves in the mortgage industry</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638458506051395636.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-12:/us/specialty/wholesale/mortgage-brokers-celebrate-as-wholesale-lending-hits-15-year-high/480770Mortgage brokers celebrate as wholesale lending hits 15-year high2024-03-12T14:23:24Z<p>Nation's #1 mortgage lender is cheering brokers' market share revival</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638458501859593521.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-12:/us/specialty/wholesale/mortgage-industry-fights-to-end-trigger-lead-abuse/480767Mortgage industry fights to end "trigger lead abuse"2024-03-12T14:19:58Z<p>Coalition backs bill to protect homebuyers from unwanted solicitations</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638458499928051360.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-12:/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/asking-rents-surge-at-fastest-pace-in-over-a-year/480761Asking rents surge at fastest pace in over a year2024-03-12T14:11:45Z<p>Can renters catch a break? It depends on mortgage rates and the Fed, says expert</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638458494629277922.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-12:/us/mortgage-industry/market-updates/us-inflation-on-the-rise/480752US inflation on the rise2024-03-12T13:06:24Z<p>CPI jumps more than expected</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/073/0311_638458455801358343.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />