The Big Picture - Featuring Liz Facemire & Justin Wiseman

On this week’s The Big Picture, Liz Facemire and Justin Wiseman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) join the show for a timely conversation on the policy, regulatory, and advocacy forces shaping mortgage lending today. Bringing perspectives from both the state and national level, Liz and Justin break down how shifting political dynamics, market volatility, and global events are influencing the industry, and what lenders should actually be paying attention to.

We dig into the evolving regulatory landscape for IMBs and servicers, including the growing role of state-level oversight, AI-related policy considerations, and recent federal actions impacting housing and banking. The conversation also highlights MBA’s advocacy efforts, how lenders can better engage with policymakers, and why education and alignment across the industry are more important than ever. It’s a clear, practical look at the intersection of policy and business, and how to navigate both with confidence.