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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.
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November 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 November.
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November New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 3.1 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for November 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 3.1 percent from a year ago. Compared to October 2025, applications decreased by 7 percent.
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MBA Statement on President Donald Trump's Executive Order on AI
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s executive order on artificial intelligence (AI).
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MBA Statement on the House Financial Services Committee’s Housing Legislative Package
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the comprehensive housing legislative package, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, introduced by House Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR) and a bipartisan group of Committee members.
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MISMO Publishes Mortgage Compliance Dataset with Support of CSBS, Regulators, and Technology Providers
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced the publication of the MISMO Mortgage Compliance Dataset (MCD) Version 2.0, marking its final approval after extensive review by a broad range of organizations and industry participants. This standard is now ready for implementers across the industry to begin building.
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MBA Opens Doors Foundation Welcomes ICE Mortgage Technology’s John Hedlund to its Board of Directors
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today announced today welcomed John Hedlund, 2026 MBA Vice Chair and Vice Chairman of ICE Mortgage Technology, to its Board of Directors.
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Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 4.8 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 5, 2025. Last week’s results included an adjustment for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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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.