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Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 1.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 19, 2026. This week’s results include an adjustment for the Juneteenth holiday.
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MBA Applauds House Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement after the House passed the Senate’s amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:
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MBA Applauds Senate Passage of Amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement after the Senate passed its latest amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
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MBA White Paper: Demographic Trends Could Reshape Future Housing Demand
For more than a decade, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders have focused on addressing a persistent shortage of housing in the United States. However, changing demographic and market conditions suggest that the housing landscape may look markedly different in the years ahead. This is according to a new white paper released today by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) examining recent and emerging shifts in U.S. housing demand and supply.
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MBA Opens Doors Foundation Surpasses 20,000 Families Helped with Housing Assistance Milestone
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today that the foundation has now provided mortgage and rental payment assistance to 20,000 families since its founding in 2011.
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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.