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Volume 25 Issue 16

Monday, January 26, 2026

MBA Advocacy Update: MBA-led Coalition Letter to White House on Housing Affordability Recommendations; Capitol Hill Latest; State Updates

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

Cotality: Single-Family Rent Growth Continues to Slow

Cotality, Irvine, Calif., reported in its Single-Family Rent Index that prices for such properties increased 1.1% year-over-year in November.

Industry Briefs, Jan. 26, 2026

Industry news from ATTOM, ResiShares, Prudent AI, Embrace Home Loans, OceanFirst Bank, ServiceLink, Grid-ML, Dovenmuehle and First American.

MBA VIDEOS

Jamie Woodwell Previews the 2026 MBA Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo

Jamie Woodwell Previews the 2026 MBA Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo

mPower Moments: Resolving Workplace Conflict with Bright Blue Consulting’s Nicole Provonchee

mPower Moments: Resolving Workplace Conflict with Bright Blue Consulting’s Nicole Provonchee

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Research Minute

MBA Research Minute

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Lower Rates Drive Application Growth, Even As Homes Take Longer to Sell
Banks See MSR Strain Despite Strong Top-Line Results
Ginnie Mae Posts Strong FY 2025 Results

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

MAA Quarterly Webinar: Policy Priorities in a Mid‑Term Election Year, Jan. 29
5 Key MISMO Initiatives Impacting Today’s Lenders, Feb. 17
MBA National Advocacy Conference, Apr. 14-15, 2026
MBA Secondary & Capital Markets Conference in New York City May 17-20

Remembering Mortgage Industry Legend Kurt Pfotenhauer

The mortgage industry mourns Kurt Pfotenhauer, a long-time leader who passed away on Wednesday.

January 23, 2026

Chart of the Week: Homeownership Rates by Age, Race and Ethnicity

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In this week’s MBA Chart of the Week, we examine the homeownership rate by household age as well as by race and ethnicity.

January 23, 2026

MBA Newslink Q&A: Dovenmuehle’s Ron Malik on Diversifying Default Servicing Outreach

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MBA NewsLink recently spoke with Dovenmuehle’s Ron Malik about the evolving state of default servicing, why diversifying borrower outreach is vital and how emerging technologies continue to reshape the borrower experience.

January 23, 2026

To the Point With Bob: Why Moving to a Single-file Credit Report Framework Is a Win for Consumers and Lenders

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The tri-merge credit reporting requirement has become a license for price gouging and ripping off consumers. MBA and its members have had enough, writes MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB.

January 23, 2026

People in the News, January 26, 2026

Industry personnel news from Informative Research, Class Valuation and Westcor Land Title Insurance Co.

January 23, 2026

ATTOM: Owning More Affordable Than Renting in More Than Half of Counties

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ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its 2026 Rental Affordability Report, finding that in 57.7% of counties analyzed, owning a home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property.

January 23, 2026

Deadline Jan. 31: Residential mPact Spotlight Award

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Twice a year, MBA recognizes industry professionals, aged 40 years or under, that demonstrate a commitment to their company’s success, strengthening communities, and a better future for homebuyers.

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