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Jeremy Green Joins MBA as Vice President of Legislative Affairs
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced today that Jeremy Green has joined the association as Vice President of Legislative Affairs. In this role, he will be responsible for advocating on behalf of MBA's policy priorities on Capitol Hill, with a primary focus on Democratic members and their offices within the United States Senate.
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December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 2.5 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for December 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 2.5 percent from a year ago. Compared to November 2025, applications decreased by 3 percent. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns.
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Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 28.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 9, 2026. Last week’s results included an adjustment for the New Year’s Day holiday.
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Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in Third-Quarter 2025
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $53.4 billion (1.1 percent) in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding quarterly report.
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December 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 December.
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Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in December
Mortgage credit availability decreased in December 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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MISMO Publishes SMART Doc V3 Power of Attorney Specification
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced the publication of the SMART Doc V3 Power of Attorney Specification.
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MBA Launches Mortgage Banking Bound at Louisiana State University
MBA Education, the award-winning education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today launched its Mortgage Banking Bound (MBB) program at Louisiana State University (LSU). The program, now available at four universities across the country, offers a three-credit undergraduate course on residential mortgage origination and processing.
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Mortgage Applications Decreased Over a Two-Week Period in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 9.7 percent from two weeks earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 2, 2026. The results include an adjustment for the holidays.
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MISMO Announces 2026 Board of Directors
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced its 2026 Board of Directors, reflecting a strong roster of mortgage industry leaders aligned to address critical issues and trends facing the mortgage industry, including artificial intelligence, digitization, and regulatory complexity.
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Alexandra Brinton Joins MBA as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced that Alexandra Brinton joined the association today as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Brinton will oversee MBA’s managerial accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
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MBA Statement on FHA’s Annual Report to Congress
MBA Statement on FHA’s Annual Report to Congress
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 5.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 19, 2025.
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MBA Statement on FHFA’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued the following statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals final rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs).
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MBA Statement on the Confirmations of Travis Hill, Frank Cassidy, and Joe Gormley
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, statement after the full Senate’s confirmation of Travis Hill as Chairman of the FDIC; Frank Cassidy as Assistant Secretary, HUD and FHA Commissioner; and Joe Gormley as President of Ginnie Mae.
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Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in November
Homebuyer affordability improved slightly in November, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,034 from $2,039 in October.
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MBA Applauds House Financial Services Committee Advancement of the Housing for the 21st Century Act, NFIP Extension Bill
MBA Applauds House Financial Services Committee Advancement of the Housing for the 21st Century Act, NFIP Extension Bill
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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 December 12, 2025.
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MBA Opens Doors Foundation Announces Partnership with Nicklaus Children's Hospital
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today announced a partnership with Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami.
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MISMO Hires Amy Moses as Vice President of Strategic Growth
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that Amy Moses will assume the role of Vice President of Strategic Growth. In this role, Moses will lead MISMO’s growth and revenue strategy, drive expanded industry engagement, and cultivate strategic partnerships that advance adoption and impact of MISMO standards across the mortgage ecosystem.