MPA - Mortgage Professional America

Mortgage Professional America (MPA) stands out as a reliable source for news, insights, and analysis in the mortgage and finance sector. Designed specifically for professionals in this field, MPA offers a real-time online service that keeps busy mortgage and finance experts informed about the latest news, innovative opinions, and expert insights that impact their work and the industry overall. Subscribers receive MPA's newsletter daily, featuring essential updates on important developments across this diverse and evolving industry. In addition, MPA serves as an online hub that provides engaging multimedia news, thoughtful commentary, practical articles, and industry-focused research and reports to help businesses grow. It also features a lively forum for professionals to engage in discussions and share ideas.

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Is channel conflict still an issue in 2025?

2 days ago | mpamag.com | William Farrington

Broker support a mixed bag among the majors By 06 Jun 2025 Channel conflict in mortgage lending has matured from the chaotic skirmishes of the past into the occasional flare-up of tensions between major banks and brokers.
Labor's 'big and super bad' $3m super tax grab wins tentative Greens' support

3 days ago | mpamag.com | William Farrington

Greens 'look forward to constructive discussions with the Treasurer' By 05 Jun 2025 Photo: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website – www.dfat.gov.au, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Greens have announced that they intend to work “constructively” with Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party on treasurer Jim Chalmers’ controversial $3 million superannuation tax policy.
Being a broker is becoming harder - why that's a good thing

3 days ago | mpamag.com | William Farrington

'You're going to have to add a lot more value than just making bank recommendations' By 05 Jun 2025 Chris Bates (pictured), podcast regular, award-winning broker and co-founder of Sydney brokerage alcove, believes big changes are in store for the mortgage broking industry. Having transitioned to broking 12 years ago from financial advisory, he is seeing patterns emerge that echo his previous career.
Mortgage applications decline in holiday-shortened week

3 days ago | mpamag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

What's behind the recent decrease in applications? By 04 Jun 2025 Mortgage applications saw a decline last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 30, 2025. The Market Composite Index, a key indicator of loan application volume, decreased 3.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis, with an unadjusted drop of 15% from the previous week. This week’s figures account for the Memorial Day holiday.
High mortgage rates stall US housing recovery, says NAR's Yun

3 days ago | mpamag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Persistent economic pressures slow housing momentum, but outlook improves By 04 Jun 2025 The swift ascent of mortgage rates has significantly hindered the US housing market, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Speaking at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings Economic Forum on June 3, 2025, Yun offered an outlook on the real estate landscape, highlighting both current challenges and signs of potential recovery.
Experts split over lumber market's role in housing slump

3 days ago | mpamag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Tariffs and pricing spark disagreement between key lumber industry voices By 04 Jun 2025 The National Association of Home Builders and the US Lumber Coalition are at odds over what is contributing to the slowdown in the US housing market, as lumber once again becomes a focal point of the national economic discussion. FOX Business reported that the NAHB attributes part of the housing market slump to the volatility of lumber prices and ongoing uncertainty around tariffs.
Broker Action Coalition reveals new Board of Directors

3 days ago | mpamag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Appointments aim to enhance representation and industry advocacy By 04 Jun 2025 The Broker Action Coalition (BAC) has announced changes to its Board of Directors and leadership councils. The updates reflect the organization’s continuing efforts to strengthen independent mortgage broker representation and ensure broad advocacy across the wholesale mortgage industry, a news release highlighted. The BAC Board of Directors now includes 11 voting members.
Labour proposals slammed - property sector demands better

3 days ago | mpamag.com | Simon Meadows

PM is 'clueless', suggests industry, as it urges collaboration By 04 Jun 2025 If Labour is counting on the votes of those in the construction and property finance industries come the next election, it may need to think again – and fast. A social media post by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on X - Twitter by any other name - has warned: “This is my message to house builders: get on with it.
Football and finance - two sides of the same coin?

3 days ago | mpamag.com | Simon Meadows

Experts share their passion for the sport and the industry By 04 Jun 2025 They may not, on the face of it, seem closely aligned, yet football and mortgages have more in common than you might think. Both attract highly competitive people, who like to succeed, overcome challenges, and scale the heights of their profession. Those who become involved in football and in property finance, often enjoy the thrill of a win, value teamwork and are drawn to leadership roles.
ASIC sues Westpac’s RAMS over widespread misconduct

4 days ago | mpamag.com | William Farrington

Watchdog accuses home loan provider of 'systemic organisational governance failure' By 04 Jun 2025 Australia’s corporate watchdog has launched civil penalty proceedings against RAMS Financial Group, the mortgage brand owned by Westpac, over alleged “widespread misconduct” in its home loan operations.