First American’s Odeta Kushi writes that the housing market is slowly thawing, though activity remains significantly below pre-pandemic levels.
Category: News and Trends
Redfin Reports Housing Payments Drop to Lowest Level in Two Years
The median monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks ending January 4–down 4.7% from a year earlier and the lowest level since early 2024, according to Redfin, Seattle.
Commercial, Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in Third-Quarter 2025
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $53.4 billion (1.1%) in the third quarter, according to MBA’s latest Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding quarterly report.
Experian: Market Sees Both Challenges, Optimism
Experian, Costa Mesa, Calif., released its 2026 State of the U.S. Housing Market Report, finding a market “in flux” and identifying a number of key trends.
People in the News, Jan. 13, 2026
Personnel news from MeridianLink, Finance of America, Evergreen Home Loans and Logan Finance.
Dealmaker: Newmark Arranges $113M in Financing for San Fernando Valley Complex
Newmark, Washington, D.C., has arranged $113 million in financing for a mixed-use campus in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley.
MCT: December Sees Monthly Decline in Mortgage Lock Activity
Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego, released its latest Lock Volume Indices, finding that total lock volume fell 18.74% month-over-month in December.
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.
MBA Secondary & Capital Markets Conference in New York City May 17-20
The issues shaping secondary and capital markets are evolving fast—and they’re all on the agenda at MBA’s Secondary & Capital Markets Conference, May 17-20 at the New York Marriott Marquis …
MBA Servicing Solutions Conference and Expo, Feb. 16-19
MBA’s Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo is the event for mortgage servicing professionals.