In the December 15, 2025 issue of the Federal Register (90 FR 57890 click here), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...
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FHFA Announces Conforming Loan Limit Values for 2026
On November 25, 2025, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the conforming loan limit values for mortgages that...
December 2025 Industry Events
December 2 – 6 p.m. West Texas MBA Holiday Party Information December 3 – 7 p.m. Austin MBA Holiday Soiree Information December...
November 2025 Industry Events
November is almost here, and the calendar is full of new opportunities to learn, connect, and advocate for our industry. We’re...
Federal Housing Finance Agency Requests Stakeholder Feedback On Its New Strategic Plan
On October 15 2025, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) issued a news release (click here) announcing its proposed new...
October 2025 Events
October is almost upon us, so we wanted to share a calendar of upcoming industry events, including the Mortgage Bankers...
Fannie Mae Selling Guide SEL-2025-07 Permitting Life Estate Ownership and Texas Home Equity Loans
On September 3, 2025, Fannie Mae issued a Selling Guide update (SEL-2025-07) that will permit borrowers to hold title in life...
Amendments to Texas Administrative Code Concerning Residential Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing of Military Service Members, Military Veterans, and Military Spouses
In the August 29, 2025, issue of the Texas Register, (Volume 50, Pages 5513-17), the Finance Commission of Texas on behalf of...
September 2025 Industry Events
September offers a compelling lineup of opportunities to connect and learn, starting with today’s Austin MBA luncheon and the...
Partner Column: Steven Kubik’s Reflection on TMBA Summer Board Meeting
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association’s (TMBA) Summer Board Meeting in...