The Mortgage Bankers Association, America’s Credit Unions and the Independent Community Bankers of America sent a letter Jan. 21 to the White House’s National Economic Council urging the consideration of three near-term administration actions that could directly lower costs for borrowers seeking home mortgages.
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Honoring Former MBA Chairman Joe Pickett, CMB
Former MBA Chairman Joe Pickett, CMB, passed away on December 21, 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association and his many friends and colleagues remember him fondly.
Redfin: Sellers Now Outnumber Buyers by Record Margin
Redfin, Seattle, reported there were a record 47.1% more sellers than buyers in December. That’s the largest such gap since 2013.
Knight Frank: $144B in Global Commercial Real Estate Investment Anticipated in 2026
Knight Frank, London, released its Knight Frank Active Capital Survey for 2026, finding that $144 billion in commercial real estate investment is planned globally this year.
Pending Home Sales Fall 9.3%
Pending home sales decreased 9.3% in December, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday.
Disaster Recovery: A Resource for Homeowners
MBA’s Disaster Recovery: A Resource for Homeowners outlines what homeowners can do before and after a disaster, along with how to start and work through the recovery process.
MBA Committees and Councils
Share your unique perspective and lend your voice to the collective power of the mortgage banking community by serving on an MBA committee, council or working group.
Jeremy Green Joins MBA as Vice President of Legislative Affairs
MBA announced that Jeremy Green joined the association as Vice President of Legislative Affairs. He will advocate on behalf of MBA’s policy priorities on Capitol Hill, with a primary focus on Democratic members and their offices within the United States Senate.
Builder Sentiment Loses Ground
Builder confidence started the year lower as affordability concerns weigh heavily with buyers and builders contend with rising construction costs, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index found.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 14.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Jan. 16, 2026.