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Commercial/Multifamily Briefs, Aug. 7, 2025
Industry news from Colliers, Northmarq, Eval.com, Lightbox, RealPage and Rexera.
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Increased 66% in the Second Quarter of 2025, MBA Reports
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 66% higher in the second quarter of 2025 compared to a year earlier, and increased 48% from the first quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations.
CMF Quote of the Week
“Commercial and multifamily borrowing gained significant momentum in the second quarter of 2025, with strong increases across most property types and capital sources.”
–Reggie Booker, MBA’s Associate Vice President of Commercial Research
RentCafe Finds Cities That Offer Most Rental Space for $1,500
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., released a report analyzing which large cities offer the most space for a monthly rent of $1,500.
Down Payment Resource: 45 New Homebuyer Assistance Programs Added in Q2
Down Payment Resource, Atlanta, released its Q2 2025 Homeownership Program Index report, finding a total of 2,554 programs in the quarter, the highest on record. Forty-five were added last quarter.
Auction.com: Foreclosure Auction Volume Up in Q2
Auction.com, Irvine, Calif., released its Q2 2025 Auction Market Dispatch, finding that the supply of distressed properties available at auction continued to climb.
Realtor.com: Renting Still More Affordable Than Buying in June
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., released its June 2025 rental report, finding year-over-year rents declined and renting a starter home continues to be a more affordable option than buying in the vast majority of U.S. metros.
RealPage Forecasts Continued Strong Apartment Demand
The pace of new apartment supply decelerated in the second quarter following a rapid decline in construction activity, according to RealPage, Richardson, Texas.
MBA Applauds Senate Banking Committee Advancement of ROAD to Housing Act of 2025
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement following the Senate Banking Committee’s markup and advancement of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025.