Resources
National Association of Mortgage Brokers
Industry Facts
http://www.namb.org/namb/Industry_Facts.asp
Brief statistical overview of the mortgage brokerage industry. Accessible free online.
Lender Careers
How To Become A Mortgage Broker
http://www.lendercareers.com
Career overview and compensation statistics. Available free online.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Statements of Policy Regarding Lender Payments to Mortgage Brokers
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/res/respapol.cfm
Provides overview of mortgage brokerage industry (State of Policy 1999-1) and HUD regulations governing compensation paid to mortgage brokers by lenders.
Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Economic Outlook and Forecasts
http://www.mbaa.org/ResearchandForecasts/EconomicOutlookandForecasts
Economic outlook and forecast section includes a weekly summary of economic news and events that affect interest rates and the real estate finance market; monthly commentary on the current economic climate and how these trends and conditions affect this market; and a quarterly forecast of key economic and mortgage market indicators. All reports are accessible free online.
Wholesale Access
Mortgage Brokers
http://www.wholesaleaccess.com/press.shtml
Survey of mortgage brokerage industry covering broker demographics, use of technology, products, key wholesalers, and operations, with accompanying database for comparative analysis by region and size of firm. Press release provides brief overview of survey results.