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MBA Elects 2026 Board of Directors; Announces Governors and Committee Chairs for 2026
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) swore in its Board of Directors for the 2025 membership year at its 2025 Annual Convention and Expo. The Board of Directors will be chaired by Christine Chandler, Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer and Chief Operating Officer with M&T Realty Capital Corporation (RCC).
MBA Forecasts Single-Family Originations; Releases Updated Forecast for Commercial, Multifamily
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced at its 2025 Annual Convention and Expo that total single-family mortgage origination volume is expected to increase to $2.2 trillion in 2026 from $2.0 trillion expected in 2025. MBA also released an updated forecast for commercial and multifamily originations.
Dealmaker: M&T RCC Provides $76.2M for Portfolio in Four States
M&T Realty Capital Corp., Baltimore, closed a $76.2 million bridge loan for the GoodHomes Portfolio, encompassing five properties in four locations–Detroit; Fayetteville, N.C.; Groton, Conn.; and Warwick, R.I.
CREF Policy Update: Stalemate Continues on Federal Government Shutdown; Read MBA’s Member Guide
Commercial and multifamily developments and activities from MBA important to your business and our industry.
Commercial/Multifamily Briefs, Oct. 16, 2025
Commercial/multifamily industry news from Newmark and CBRE.
Single-Tenant Net Lease Market Displays Equilibrium
The Boulder Group, Wilmette, Ill. found stability in the net lease market, with “minimal” cap rate movement during the third quarter.
LightBox Reports CRE Index Hits 2025 Peak
LightBox, Irvine, Calif., reported its September Commercial Real Estate Activity Index climbed to 116.8, its highest reading this year.
Fannie Mae Sentiment Index Flat in September
Fannie Mae released the latest results of its Home Purchase Sentiment Index, finding it was flat at 71.4 in September.
MBA Opens Doors Foundation Kicks Off 2026 Fundraising Season With $3.1M in Donations
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation announced it received $3,118,000, against a $2.8 million goal, in corporate and individual donations during its Annual Appeal fundraising campaign for fiscal year 2026. The proceeds will support the Foundation’s mission of helping vulnerable families with critically ill or injured children stay in their homes while their child is in treatment.