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Volume 24 Issue 194

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

ICE: Homebuying Affordability Sees Best Conditions in 2.5 Years

ICE Mortgage Technology, Atlanta, released its October Mortgage Monitor report, highlighting that conditions have pushed home affordability for buyers into its best spot in 2.5 years.

RealPage: U.S. Apartment Market Saw Demand Slow in Q3

RealPage, Richardson, Texas, reported demand in the U.S. apartment market slowed in the third quarter.

Senior Living Occupancy Rate Rises in Q3, NIC Finds

The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care reported the senior housing occupancy rate in the U.S. increased to 88.7% in Q3 from 88% in Q2.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Asks the Expert with Paul Orlando of Lender Price on Emerging Technologies and Trends (sponsored)

MBA Asks the Expert with Paul Orlando of Lender Price on Emerging Technologies and Trends (sponsored)

mPower Moments: A Conversation with Marcia Davies

mPower Moments: A Conversation with Marcia Davies

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Eye on Washington

MBANow: Dawn Williams Previews MBA Annual

MBANow: Dawn Williams Previews MBA Annual

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

FHA Lending Could Slow During Government Shutdown
How Gen Z’s Lifestyle Shift Could Change US Housing Market
Reverse Mortgage Endorsements Tick Up Ahead of Government Shutdown
Office-to-Residential Conversions Set to Reshape NYC’s Midtown
Condo Oversupply Gives Buyers Rare Leverage, but Prices Stay Firm: Redfin

MBA NEWS

Non-Agency Training Series: Second Liens and HELOCs, Oct. 28
AI Speed Learning for the Mortgage Professional, Nov. 20

People + AI: How Consolidated Analytics and loanDNA Empower Lenders Without Losing the Human Touch (Sponsored Content)

Mortgage banking is evolving faster than ever. Borrowers expect a seamless, personalized experience, while lenders face tighter margins and increasing regulatory demands. At its core, the objective remains the same: making home ownership attainable and sustainable.

October 07, 2025

MBA Premier Member Editorial: How Consumer Reluctance to Embrace ID Verification Technology and AI Creates Pain Points for Lenders

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Secure Insight’s Andrew Liput says AI-driven identity verification and automation technologies promise efficiency, but consumer reluctance to adopt these tools is complicating loan closures and introducing stress points for lenders and borrowers alike.

October 06, 2025

Dealmaker: CBRE Arranges Sale of Affordable Portfolio in Connecticut

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CBRE, Dallas, announced the sale of Kimberly Place in Danbury, Conn., and One Leonard in Norwalk, Conn.

October 03, 2025

Advocacy Update: Federal Government Shuts Down Following Congressional Stalemate on FY 2026 Appropriations; Read MBA’s Shutdown Member Guide

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This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

October 07, 2025

Redfin: Starter Home Sales Increase in August

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Redfin, Seattle, reported that sales of “starter homes” rose 3.8% year-over-year in August.

October 02, 2025

MBA Premier Member Editorial: Strategies to Help Offset Rising Operational Costs in Mortgage Lending

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Pragma's Dan Farrell examines rising operational costs and explores tangible strategies that can offer a way forward for embattled financial institutions.

October 03, 2025

CCMS Cares Raises Nearly $15,000 For MBA Opens Doors Foundation

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The Commercial Certified Mortgage Servicer Society Philanthropic Committee, which launched the CCMS Cares: Supporting Neighbors in Need campaign, recently held a fundraiser for the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Opens Doors Foundation, raising $14,607.

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