Why Every Mortgage QC Program Has a Blind Spot, and How to Close It: Most mortgage QC programs start the same way: narrow the portfolio to a sample, review those files in depth and report what you found. But what happens to everything outside the sample? In this conversation with HousingWire, @AcesQuality President and COO Phillip McCall explores why every QC program has a blind spot, and what it looks like to finally see past it. 📺 Watch to learn: How sample-based and population-level testing differ Why you don’t have to test everything on day one What defensible, explainable testing looks like in a regulated environment ▶️ Watch the full HousingWire conversation: acesquality.com/webinar/hous… ➡️ ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. Learn more about ACES Population Testing: acesquality.com/products/pop…

📺 WATCH: With mortgage rates above 7% and the lock-in effect continuing to shape the market, how can lenders find new growth opportunities? In this MBA Asks the Expert, Jodi Bell, SVP of Business Development at @FoAMortgageMN, discusses with Adam DeSanctis the potential for HELOCs and second liens and what it means to capture “half the pie.”

🏡 Making housing more affordable starts with actionable solutions. At #MBAAnnual26, MBA unveiled its latest white paper, “Affordability in Action: A Policy Roadmap to Lower the Cost of Financing a Home to Own or Rent,” outlining practical policy recommendations to reduce housing costs, expand access to responsible credit, and increase housing supply. MBA’s roadmap offers policymakers actionable steps to make homeownership and renting more affordable without compromising the safety and soundness of the housing finance system. 📄 Learn more here: mba.org/news-and-research/ne…

Loan officers, meet your new home for growth! MBA, in collaboration with FirstHome IQ, is proud to introduce MBA Homebase. Through education, coaching, community, and advocacy, this program offers LOs the knowledge, skills, connections, and industry perspective to grow your business and advance your career. Explore #MBAHomebaseLO: bit.ly/4j9BZpB

What an honor to welcome President George W. Bush to #MBAAnnual26!  Thank you for joining us for a memorable conversation with 2027 MBA Chair Owen Lee and sharing your insights and perspectives with our attendees. A special thank you to session sponsor @FreedomMortgage for making this experience possible!

📢 🏠 Introducing MBA Homebase, a new initiative from MBA and FirstHome IQ designed to help mortgage loan officers grow their businesses, strengthen their skills, and shape the future of the mortgage industry. Through education, coaching, professional development, and advocacy, Homebase invests in the next generation of mortgage professionals and gives loan officers a stronger voice across the industry. ➡️ Learn more here: mba.org/news-and-research/ne…

📺 WATCH: With AI options available for every mortgage process, which ones yield the best ROI? In this episode of MBA Now, Adam DeSanctis sits down with Neil Fraser, COO of Paradatec, Inc., to discuss lessons learned implementing modern AI in large mortgage operations.

Our sponsors help make #MBAAnnual26 possible! Thank you for supporting the conversations, connections, and experiences that bring our industry together. Welcome to Chicago!

This week’s #MBAResearch Chart of the Week comes from MBA’s Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding quarterly report. Get the latest data delivered to your inbox every Friday. Learn more: bit.ly/4zuKVL7

Take home a little #MBAAnnual26!🙌 Visit MBA Booth #713 to choose a t-shirt or hat, pick your favorite official convention design, and watch it come to life with onsite printing. There’s still time to join us October 11–14 in Chicago! Register today: bit.ly/4AMxK9A

Stay ahead of mortgage application trends with the #MBAResearch Weekly Applications Survey. Subscribe for first access to the latest data: bit.ly/3UecN75

From bridge loans to AI in residential and commercial/multifamily lending, upcoming #MBAEducation webinars offer insights you can put to work. Find your next webinar and register today: bit.ly/4hBbckU

📺 WATCH: Get caught up with Falen Pitts on what is happening in the housing market as she shares data from MBA's recent Weekly Applications Survey (WAS), details on #MBAAnnual26, and more. 🎆 You won't want to miss #MBAAnnual26 taking place in Chicago, learn more and register at mba.org/conferences.

#MBAAFM26 savings end Wednesday, October 7! ⌛Don’t miss your chance to join the premier annual gathering for accountants and financial managers in single-family and commercial/multifamily real estate finance, November 18-29 in Charlotte. Secure the best price now: bit.ly/4ed4q2k

📺 WATCH: In Part 4 of MBA Asks the Expert, VP of Communications Adam DeSanctis chats with Craig Rebmann, Product Evangelist at @dmattertech , about practical insights on optimizing your Loan Origination System — when to leverage what you already have, when to build something new, and what to consider if it’s time for a change.

This week’s #MBAResearch dives into September’s Employment Situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get trusted data delivered to your inbox every Friday. Learn more: bit.ly/4rLdq4n

🎙️ LISTEN: MBA's Bill Killmer, Senior Vice President for Legislative and Political Affairs join's @HousingWire Editor in Chief, Sarah Wheeler for a riveting conversation on how the midterm elections could affect the mortgage industry, housing and more: housingwire.com/podcast/mbas…

Your next great connection starts in Tampa. Join IMB leaders bayside, January 25–27, for #MBAIMB27 to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and explore what’s ahead for your business. See you by the bay! Register today: bit.ly/3TFE6Hh

Join us at The Great American Table, where purpose meets community. Connect with fellow mortgage professionals while packing meals for families facing hunger. Together, we can make a lasting impact beyond our industry and into the communities we serve at #MBAAnnual26. Join us Monday, October 12. Choose one of two 45-minute time slots and sign up: bit.ly/4rEYjtc 🚨 Slots are limited.🚨 You must be registered for #MBAAnnual26 to participate. Learn more: bit.ly/3W0Rc2p