Sagent Appoints Kenneth Posner As CFO
Sagent,a provider of cloud- and AI-native servicing technology, announced the appointment of Kenneth Posner as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for financial operations and strategy.
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Author: PROGRESS In Lending
MBA White Paper: Demographic Trends Could Reshape Future Housing Demand
For more than a decade, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders have focused on addressing a persistent shortage of housing in the United States. However, changing demographic and market conditions suggest that the housing landscape may look markedly different in the years ahead. This is according to a new white paper released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) examining recent and emerging shifts in U.S. housing demand and supply.
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20-Year Appraisal Veteran Noah Meier Joins SingleSource As Chief Appraiser
SingleSource Property Solutions, a provider of residential property services supporting the U.S. housing industry, announced Noah Meier has joined the company as chief appraiser. Drawing on more than two decades of field and management experience, Meier will expand the company’s valuation services and sharpen quality assurance protocols to support faster, more consistent service for lender and servicer clients nationwide.
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May New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 3.8 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for May 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 3.8 percent from a year ago. Compared to April 2026, applications decreased by 3 percent. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns.
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MBA Opens Doors Foundation Surpasses 20,000 Families Helped
The MBA Open Doors Foundation announced that the foundation has now provided mortgage and rental payment assistance to 20,000 families since its founding in 2011.
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We Are Looking To Honor Lending Tech Titans
For the 2nd year we are offering the Lending Tech Titan Award to honor technology that truly benefits its users. GET RECOGNIZED! APPLY TODAY!
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Ralo Launches As First AI-Native Mortgage Broker, Announces Seed Round
Ralo, an AI-native mortgage broker, officially launched and announced its $2.9M seed round from Y Combinator, Manresa Ventures, Pack Ventures and angels including Charles Ferguson (Oscar-winning director of Inside Job) and Ryan Frazier (Co-founder & CEO of Arrived). Ralo will use the funds to expand its product offering and launch in additional markets this year.
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Commercial And Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Crosses $5T In Q1 Of 2026
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $26.3 billion (0.5 percent) in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding quarterly report.
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Blue Sage Solutions Expands Embedded AI Capabilities Across The Mortgage Lifecycle
Blue Sage Solutions, a provider of cloud-native mortgage technology, expanded capabilities across the Blue Sage AI ecosystem, delivering intelligent automation and embedded AI workflows throughout the mortgage lifecycle. Blue Sage AI, the company’s unified AI framework, brings together intelligent document analysis, workflow automation, underwriting support, predictive analytics, and conversational AI natively within the Blue Sage Digital Lending and Digital Servicing platforms to help lenders reduce operational friction, improve efficiency, and accelerate loan workflows.
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Certainty Home Lending Expands Spanish-Speaking Market Presence With Multiple Hires
Certainty Home Lending has added Miguel Hawkins as Senior Vice President, Emerging Markets and Ivan Ramirez and Midelvia Chavez as Vice Presidents of Mortgage Lending in the Atlanta metro area. The national lender has also added Elvira Rodriguez as Producing Branch Manager in its Las Vegas region. The appointments reflect Certainty’s continued commitment to serving Spanish-speaking markets with the same level of excellence and personalized guidance it provides to all borrowers.
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