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Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Crosses $5 Trillion in First-Quarter 2026
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $26.3 billion (0.5 percent) in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding quarterly report.
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May New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 3.8 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for May 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 3.8 percent from a year ago. Compared to April 2026, applications decreased by 3 percent.
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FOMC Commentary from MBA's Mike Fratantoni
The following is MBA SVP and Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni’s commentary following the Federal Reserve’s FOMC statement released this afternoon on monetary policy and the economy.
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 3.8 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 12, 2026.
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MISMO Releases Updated Business Glossary to Align with New Credit Scores, UAD 3.6, and More
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, today announced the release of an updated MISMO Business Glossary, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a shared, industry-wide understanding of mortgage and real estate finance terminology.
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MISMO Releases FRAME: Framework for AI Governance in Mortgage Lending
MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, today announced the launch of the MISMO Framework for Responsible AI in the Mortgage Ecosystem (FRAME), an AI governance toolkit designed to help mortgage companies of all sizes establish policies, procedures, controls, and oversight for the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
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MBA Statement on the Nomination of Brian Johnson as CFPB Director
MBA Statement on the Nomination of Brian Johnson as CFPB Director
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Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 10.8 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 5, 2026. Last week’s results included an adjustment for the Memorial Day holiday.
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Jeff Weidell, CMB, of Northmarq Nominated to Be 2027 MBA Vice Chairman
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced that Jeff Weidell, CMB, CEO of Northmarq, has been nominated to serve as MBA's Vice Chairman for the 2027 membership year.
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MISMO Updates Valuations Procurement Dataset to Support UAD 3.6 and Modernize Appraisal Ordering
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced an update to the Property and Valuation Services (PaVS) Procurement Dataset Specification, providing industry participants with a modernized, data‑driven approach for ordering valuation services.
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Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in May
Mortgage credit availability increased in May according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.
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May Jobs Report Commentary from MBA's Mike Fratantoni
The following is MBA SVP and Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni’s reaction to this morning’s U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report on employment conditions in May.
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 2.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 29, 2026. This week’s results include an adjustment for the Memorial Day holiday.
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MISMO Updates Reference Model with Enhancements for Servicing, Property Data, and VA Workflows
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, today announced the release of Version 3.6.3 of the MISMO Reference Model, an update that delivers targeted enhancements supporting recent initiatives.
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Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquencies Remain Mixed in First-Quarter 2026
Commercial mortgage delinquencies were mixed in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial Delinquency Report.
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MBA Statement on the VA’s Updated Loss Mitigation Policies
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ release of its partial claim program and updated loss mitigation waterfall.
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MISMO Introduces Wrapper Files to Enable Consistent Loan Boarding
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced the release of Wrapper Files designed to support implementation of the MISMO Loan Boarding Data Segment (LBDS).
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Mortgage Application Payments Increased in April
Homebuyer affordability declined in April, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,152 from $2,131 in March. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Purchase Applications Payment Index (PAPI), which measures how new monthly mortgage payments vary across time – relative to income – using data from MBA’s Weekly Applications Survey (WAS).
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MBA Education Recognizes 20 New Commercial Certified Mortgage Servicer Graduates
MBA Education, the award-winning education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), recognized 20 individuals who earned the Commercial Certified Mortgage Servicer (CCMS®) designation at a ceremony held during MBA’s CRE Servicing Solutions Conference last week.
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 8.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 22, 2026.