Volume 25 Issue 27

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Broeksmit: ‘We Have a Seat at the Table’ on Important Issues

SAN DIEGO--Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, took the stage at the Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo Feb. 9 to discuss MBA’s advocacy priorities and wins over the past year.

MBA Applauds House Passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act

MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement after the full House passage of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act:

MBA CREF Forecast: Total Commercial Mortgage Originations to Increase 27% to $805 Billion in 2026

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced at its 2026 Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo that total commercial mortgage origination volume is forecasted to increase to $805.5 billion in 2026 from the $633.7 billion expected in 2025. Multifamily origination volume is expected to increase as well to $399.2 billion in 2026 from the $330.6 billion expected in 2025.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Now: ACES Quality Management’s Trevor Gauthier on the State of Mortgage Servicing (sponsored)

MBA's Bob Broeksmit on the Importance of Investing in MISMO

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Research Minute

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Proposed Ban on Investors in the Housing Market Hits a Wall in Congress
Which Class of Mortgage Holder are you? Only 20% are in the Elite Pre-2022 Camp
Affordability Hits 4-Year High as Rates Near 6%

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

mPower: From Burnout to Balance: Recognize Symptoms, Identify Causes and Restore Your Resilience, Feb. 12
MISMO Boot Camp Online, Feb. 23-24

Today’s Homebuyers Aren’t Optimistic—They’re Adapting (sponsored by Truework)

Truework Founder Ethan Winchell explains why Millennials and Gen Z find homeownership riskier, more stressful, and more expensive than expected.

MBA: 17% of Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Balances to Mature in 2026

SAN DIEGO--Seventeen percent ($875 billion) of $5.0 trillion of outstanding commercial mortgages held by lenders and investors is scheduled to mature in 2026, a 9% decrease from the $957 billion that was scheduled to mature in 2025. This is according to MBA's 2025 Commercial Real Estate Survey of Loan Maturity Volumes released at the 2026 Commercial Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo.

February 10, 2026

Advocacy Update: U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Housing Package

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On Monday evening, the full U.S. House passed overwhelmingly (390-9) H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act. The housing package aims to tackle supply and affordability challenges, modernize local development, and improve government housing programs.

February 11, 2026

Borrower Recapture Isn’t a Marketing Problem. It’s a Data Problem.

Vertyx Co-Founder Ayo Opeyemi says AI-powered insights allow servicing teams to engage as trusted advisors, proactively presenting options when they’re most relevant to the borrower’s financial goals.

February 09, 2026

Homeowner Equity Dips in Q4, ATTOM Reports

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Despite a pullback in late 2025, nearly 45% of mortgaged homes remain equity rich according to ATTOM, Irvine, Calif.

February 09, 2026

MBA Education Announces Rebranding of CRE Basics to CREF Academy

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At the Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Convention and Expo in San Diego, MBA Education announced the rebranding of its Commercial Real Estate Basics course offerings to Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Finance (CREF) Academy, marking a significant evolution in its commercial and multifamily education offerings.

February 09, 2026

Industry Briefs, February 10, 2026

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Industry news from Selene Finance, Arrive Home, Asurity, MISMO, Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., ATTOM, Embrace Home Loans, Dovenmuehle, Dark Matter and STRATMOR Group.

February 09, 2026

Q&A With JLL’s Kai Pan: Navigating Multifamily Valuations in a Dynamic Market

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MBA NewsLink recently sat down with JLL's Kai Pan to talk about current multifamily trends.

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