The National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C., found builder sentiment was flat between March and April in its NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

As mortgage servicers gathered in Orlando in February for the annual MBA Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo, one session, “Executives Discuss Their Challenges and Goals,” revealed a consistent need and desire to reimagine mortgage servicing.

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for March 2024 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 6.2% compared from a year ago.

Yesterday morning, and in response to MBA’s ongoing advocacy on this issue, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) each released notices that confirmed that their policies will continue to exclude seller or listing agent payment of buyer agents’ commission from interested party contributions (IPCs). 

The Urban Land Institute, Washington, released its Real Estate Economic Forecast for Spring 2024. Among the major takeaways--while 2024 is seeing a solid economy, high interest rates continue to weigh on the industry.

The MBA Human Resources Symposium is back in-person at MBA Headquarters, 1919 M Street, Washington D.C. NW, Floor B1.