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Laurinda Clemente Receives Professional Mortgage Woman of the Year Award

Laurinda Clemente received the 2025 Professional Mortgage Woman of the Year Award for all her contributions to the PMW Cohort. Congratulations, Laurinda! 

Jake Ryon Receives the 2025 Outstanding Service Award

Jake Ryon received the 2025 Outstanding Service Award. Congratulations Jake! Thank you for all you do for MBAMW. See all previous award winners here. 

New Trigger Lead Legislation Will Take Effect on March 4, 2026

Update: New Trigger Lead Legislation Will Take Effect on March 4, 2026

https://www.certifiedcredit.com/trigger-leads-in-2026/#Update_New_Trigger_Lead_Legislation_Will_Take_Effect_on_March_4_2026
 
On March 4, 2026, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act will amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), imposing strict limitations on the sale and use of trigger leads tied to mortgage credit inquiries. This represents a significant shift from how trigger leads have historically operated within the mortgage industry.

For decades, a single hard credit pull could set off a chain reaction of credit bureaus distributing borrower inquiry data to multiple third-party lenders, resulting in a flood of unsolicited calls, emails, and mail offers. Under the new law, trigger leads will be tightly constrained by consumer consent and existing relationship requirements.

This legislative update reflects a growing regulatory concern around borrower privacy, data transparency, and the disruptive effects of mass-market solicitation during the homebuying process.
 
Learn More: What Mortgage Lenders Should Expect in 2026
 
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The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, taking effect on March 4th, 2026, will effectively eliminate traditional mortgage trigger leads. Under this new legislation, consumer reporting agencies will be prohibited from sharing inquiry-based data unless the requesting lender meets at least one of the following criteria:
  • They have written authorization from the borrower.
  • They have an existing financial relationship with the borrower.
  • They are providing a bona fide, firm offer of credit.
 
 

2026 Kickoff Event

Thank you to those who attended our 2026 Kickoff Event!

See event photos here.

Thank you to the event Gold Sponsor:

Welcome to Community Title Network

Welcome to our Newest Member!


 

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