MISMO Publishes SMART DOC V3 Power Of Attorney Specification
MISMO has just published the SMART Doc V3 Power of Attorney Specification.
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Zeitro Introduces Scenario AI For Mortgage Origination
Zeitro, a mortgage technology company, announced the availability of Scenario AI, an agentic AI designed to help mortgage professionals evaluate borrower eligibility and compare underwriting guidelines.
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MBA Launches Mortgage Banking Bound At Louisiana State University
MBA Education, the award-winning education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), launched its Mortgage Banking Bound (MBB) program at Louisiana State University (LSU). The program, now available at four universities across the country, offers a three-credit undergraduate course on residential mortgage origination and processing.
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Ideal Mortgage Becomes BlackFin Preferred Partner
BlackFin Group, a management consulting firm serving the Lending and Mortgage Banking Industry, has announced that Ideal Mortgage has become a Preferred Partner. Ideal Mortgage is a growing national correspondent lender and brokerage that is committed to providing its rapidly expanding loan officer team with some of the markets’ most competitive rates and an unmatched sales and marketing tool set to help them effectively grow their business.
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Kriss Law/Atlantic Closing & Escrow Finalizes Merger With Pino Law Offices
Kriss Law/Atlantic Closing & Escrow (“KL/ACE”), a national, attorney-driven settlement services firm, has merged with Pino Law Offices, P.C. (“Pino Law”), a comprehensive real estate settlement services firm serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
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PMSI Promotes Veteran Mortgage Banking Executive Jeff Choi To COO
PMSI, an industry partner for data-driven residential mortgage investor reporting and accounting, announced the promotion of mortgage banking industry veteran Jeff Choi to the position of Chief Operating Officer after serving as SVP of Strategic Operations since 2024.
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New JV Launches To Modernize And Simplify The Real Estate Transaction Experience
Williston Financial Group (WFG), a national, full-service provider of title insurance and settlement services, and Gold Capital Partners, a real estate services enterprise, announced the formation of Metro United Title and Escrow, a new joint venture designed to modernize and simplify the real estate transaction experience.
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The 2025 Thought Leader Award Winners Are …
Our existing awards all acknowledge the good work that executives are doing now, but we think it’s time to reward future work and initiatives. The 2025 Thought Leader Award Winners are …
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Alexandra Brinton Joins MBA As Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced that Alexandra Brinton joined the association as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Brinton will oversee MBA’s managerial accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
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Mortgage Refinance Retention Hits Multi-Year High As Falling Rates Spur Activity
ICE Mortgage Technology released its December 2025 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report. The latest analysis reveals servicer refinance retention rose to a 3.5-year high in Q3 2025 as falling interest rates expose homeowner eagerness to reduce monthly payments for lower returns than in past cycles.
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