Lynyrd Skynyrd sang, “Sweet home, Alabama, where the skies are so blue…” Through the wonders of airship transportation, today I’m off to Alabama. The skies won’t be blue all the time with some rain in the forecast, but that won’t stop attendees at the conference learning about reigning in credit costs, why rates are doing what they’re doing, and artificial intelligence. I am sure that some of the talk will involve politics and bureaucracy, speaking of which, here’s an opinion about the CFPB: Why does one unelected bureaucrat get to decide credit card fees? There’s also the servicing angle: Our biz is concerned about how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest supervisory highlights may impact borrowers’ trust in their mortgage service providers, specifically Regulation X, Regulation Z, unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts or practices, and what the bureau deems as “junk fees.” (Found here, this week’s podcasts are sponsored by Matic, the digital insurance marketplace built for the mortgage industry. Matic integrates home insurance shopping into the lending and servicing experience, allowing customers to shop carriers and find a policy in minutes. Create a new revenue stream that boosts customer happiness today! Hear an interview with the MBA’s Joel Kan on all the latest trends across the mortgage industry, from profitability and predictions to margins and volatility.) Lender and Broker Software and Services Exclusive for ICE Mortgage Technology’s customers, the best and most valuable sessions from ICE Experience 2024 are now at your fingertips, online and free now through May 31. Log in to view everything from inspiring keynotes and compelling fireside chats to popular breakout sessions and panel discussions. This content is only available for a limited time, so start watching now to catch all the sessions most important to you before they are gone. Register here for access.