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MBA Statement on HUD and USDA Rescission of Energy Efficiency Standards Final Rule
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Agriculture rescinding the Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction final rule for HUD- and USDA-financed housing:
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.
MBA Applauds Senate Introduction of TRIA Reauthorization Bill
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement after the introduction of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (TRIA) of 2026 by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators:
Commercial Property Prices Increase in March, CoStar Reports
Commercial property prices increased in March, according to CoStar, Arlington, Va.
CCMS Society’s Philanthropic Committee Launches Annual CCMS Cares: Supporting Families in Need Campaign
Join the CCMS Society’s Philanthropic Committee’s CCMS Cares: Supporting Families in Need campaign at the MBA CRE Servicing Solutions Conference in San Diego, Calif., May 17-20 and make a positive impact for families caring for critically ill or injured children.
MBA Finds Total Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Increased 40% in 2025
Total commercial real estate mortgage borrowing and lending is estimated to have totaled $706 billion in 2025, a 40% increase from the $505 billion in 2024 and a 65% increase from $429 billion in 2023, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.
MBA: Delinquency Rates for Commercial Properties Increase in First Quarter
Delinquency rates for mortgages backed by commercial properties increased during the first quarter of 2026, according to MBA’s latest commercial real estate finance Loan Performance Survey.
CREF Policy Update: MBA Recommendations to HUD on Opportunity Zones; Providence, R.I. Mayor Vetoes Rent Control Ordinance; Fed Chair Nominee Warsh Testifies
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MBA Weighs in with HUD on Opportunity Zones Recommendations for FHA Multifamily Lending
MBA on Friday sent a letter to HUD Secretary Scott Turner proposing enhancements to FHA multifamily programs when they are used to construct multifamily in Opportunity Zones.