MBA and nearly 100 other organizations expressed strong support this week for the reintroduction of the bipartisan Build More Housing Near Transit Act.
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FundingShield: Transactions With Fraud Risk Nearly Flat From Q1
FundingShield, Newport Beach, Calif., released its Q2 2025 Wire Fraud Analytics and Risk Report, finding 46.63% of transactions were flagged for issues that posed a significant risk of wire and title fraud.

MBA Expresses Support for Jonathan McKernan to be Undersecretary of the Treasury for Domestic Finance
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, expressed the real estate finance industry’s strong support for Jonathan McKernan’s nomination to be Undersecretary of the Treasury for Domestic Finance.

Clayco Survey: Americans Largely Support Local Data Centers
Clayco, Chicago, polled Americans on how receptive they are to data centers being built in their communities, finding 73% would support a local data center within 20 miles of their home if it brought jobs, investment and tax relief.

The Hidden Risk Lurking Between Closing and Servicing Transfer
Blue Sage Solutions’ David Aach discusses a critical but often overlooked phase between the celebratory handshake and the loan’s transfer to a permanent servicer: interim servicing.

Premier Member Editorial: Agentic AI Redefines the Mortgage Landscape
Tavant’s Kieran Mital says the industry is on the cusp of the next wave of automation with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence agents.

Leading Mortgage Organizations: Essentials for Executives and Board Members Program
MBA has developed a robust program intended to empower your board members and senior executives to confidently and proficiently lead your organization.

Dealmaker: Dwight Capital, Dwight Mortgage Trust Close Transactions in Midwest
Dwight Capital, New York, closed a combined $61.9 million in HUD 223(f) financing for two multifamily properties on behalf of Continental Properties.

MBA Associate Member Benefit Webinar, Aug. 13
Click here for more information About the Event Unlock the Full Value of Your MBA Associate Membership As we head into renewal season, there’s no better time to revisit the …

Redfin Finds 1 in 7 Pending Home Sales Fell Through Last Month
More than 57,000 home-sale agreements were canceled nationwide in June, equal to 14.9% of homes that went under contract that month, according to Redfin, Seattle.