MBA Reveals New CEO
After months of speculation, the Mortgage Bankers Association has found a replacement for its departing iconic leader. The new chief is a seasoned executive with an Ivy League education.

MN Mortgage Trade Group Chief Talks Tech, Realtors
The head of a Minnesota mortgage trade group has been busy connecting his association with real estate agents and advancing technology among his members.

Over 50 Mortgage Related Events in Q2
Among the more than 50 events on Mortgage Daily's Mortgage Conference Calendar for the second quarter are multiple annual trade group conventions, a roundtable and several workshops. An appraisal conference is set for the third quarter.

MBA Disputes Mortgage Discrimination Analysis
A analysis of the rate some minorities are turned down for a home loan versus their white counterparts reflects badly on lenders. So one trade group has retorted.

Mortgage Broker Group Launches
A new trade group was launched for mortgage brokers with plans to bolster wholesale market share. Over a thousand people joined the first morning. The group's inaugural convention takes place in Sin City.

5 Mortgage Firms Recognized Among Best Employers
The latest rankings of best employers are in, and five mortgage organizations made the cut. Also among firms recognized was a compliance service provider and a trade group.

MBA Chief Leaving
After leading the Mortgage Bankers Association to financial stability through the post-crisis era, the chief executive officer of the trade group is leaving.

NAMB Seeks More Than Mortgage Brokers
The trade group that used to exclusively represent residential mortgage brokers when the market was much stronger is taking new steps to broaden its reach.

Berkshire Unit Acquires Former Employer of MBA CEO
An affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway is acquiring a real estate firm that was the former employer of the Mortgage Bankers Association's president and chief executive officer.

Trade Groups Oppose Language Option on URLA App
Financial industry trade groups are questioning the regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac about potentially adding a language preference to the loan application.