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Category: News and Trends
U.S. Census Bureau Finds Nearly 40% of Homeowners Mortgage-Free
The U.S. Census Bureau released a new report finding that the percentage of U.S. owner-occupied homes owned free and clear rose to 39.4% in 2020-2024.
House-Buying Power Jumps Nearly 10% Annually
First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming breaks down why affordability continued its gradual improvement for the ninth consecutive month in November 2025 and the outlook for affordability moving forward.
Downtowns Claim Largest Share of Top U.S. Office Leases: CBRE
Downtown buildings and high-quality office space accounted for most of the largest U.S. office leases signed last year, signaling occupiers’ preference for amenitized and well-designed space that helps bring employees together, according to CBRE, Dallas.
ATTOM: Home Prices Hit Record Highs in 2025, but Profit Margins Fall
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Year-End U.S. Home Sales Report, finding that the national median sales price hit an all-time high of $360,000 last year.
BSI Financial Services: Practical Uses of AI in Mortgage Servicing
BSI Financial Services’ Vishal Chawla and Bhupinder Singh say AI makes the work behind the scenes faster and more accurate, freeing servicing teams to strengthen relationships, solve real problems and support borrowers through pivotal life events.
Perks Marketplace: An Exclusive Benefit for MBA Members
Your Mortgage Bankers Association membership gets you access to discounts and offerings on our exclusive benefits platform, Perks Marketplace.
VantageScore Reports Credit Scores Down in December
VantageScore, San Francisco, found that in December the average Vantage Score 4.0 credit score declined by one point to 700, indicating that consumer credit conditions are softening.
MBA Connect Community Platform Upgrades to Thrive
MBA is pleased to announce a major enhancement to MBA Connect, our online community: an upgrade to the new Thrive Community platform.
MBA Statement on Kevin Warsh’s Nomination to Serve as Federal Reserve Chairman
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on President Donald Trump’s announcement of his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve: