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Volume 25 Issue 79

Friday, April 24, 2026

EquityProtect Grades States on Deed Theft Protections

EquityProtect, Reno, Nev., launched its inaugural Property Protection Scorecard, aiming to grade all 50 states and Washington, D.C., on how well they protect homeowners from deed theft. Sixteen states offer no deed-fraud laws whatsoever, the report found.

Industry Briefs, April 24, 2026

Industry news from Westcor Land Title Insurance, Class Valuation, Certainty Home Lending and OptifiNow.

Dealmaker: JLL to Arrange $3B Financing for Detroit-Area Sports, Entertainment Destination

JLL Capital Markets, Chicago, has been engaged by Motown Sports Group Holdings Inc. to serve as the exclusive financial intermediary for Motown Sports Village in Romulus, Mich.

MBA VIDEOS

MBANow: John McMullen on the 2026 Condominium Lending Summit

MBANow: John McMullen on the 2026 Condominium Lending Summit

MBA Research Minute

MBA Research Minute

mPower Moments: Why Authenticity Matters in Leadership with M&T Realty’s Christine Chandler

mPower Moments: Why Authenticity Matters in Leadership with M&T Realty’s Christine Chandler

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Eye on Washington

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Loan Officers are Going to Washington
Broeksmit Offers Further Clarity on MBA’s Single-Bureau Credit Plan
Mortgage Rates Slide for Third Consecutive Week
In a Slow Market, Some Houses Are Still Selling Fast
SoFi Enters HELOC Market Amid Home Equity Surge

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

Introducing the MISMO Link Model Explorer, Apr. 29
Essentials for Executives and Board Members: Mortgage Servicing Rights, May 1
Power Hour Demo: Optimizing the Loan Originator Workflow, May 5
Connect with Colleagues Using MBA Connect

CBRE: Office Market Stabilizes Amid Rising Demand, Limited New Supply

CBRE, Dallas, reported positive net office absorption for the eighth consecutive quarter in early 2026, as moderate demand growth outpaced virtually no new supply.

April 23, 2026

Truework: Homebuying in America Now Hinges on Income Stability

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Income stability is emerging as a new gatekeeper to homeownership, and for many Americans, the bar is getting higher, according to a new analysis by Truework, San Francisco.

April 24, 2026

Mary Kay Scully on the Human Side of Homebuying

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For any professional, the mortgage process is second nature. We know why certain information is necessary. We know how long certain steps in the process take. We understand how the market works. But step into a borrower’s position for a moment.

April 23, 2026

Plan Ahead for MBA Annual26

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Planning your presence at MBA's Annual Convention and Expo starts now! Here's what you need to know to make sure your company is front and center.

April 23, 2026

To the Point With Bob: One Credit Report Is Enough — If We Do It Right

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MBA President & CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, writes that MBA has long supported modernizing the credit reporting requirements that govern the mortgage origination process.

April 23, 2026

MBA NewsLink Commercial Tax Q&A with Cotality’s Aaron Eichenlaub

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MBA NewsLink recently interviewed Cotality's Aaron Eichenlaub about the unique commercial tax challenges of 2026.

April 23, 2026

MBA Recognizes Our Select Members

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The Mortgage Bankers Association is proud to recognize its Select Associate Members and to thank them for their continued support of MBA and the real estate finance industry.

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