The mortgage industry mourns Kurt Pfotenhauer, a long-time leader who passed away this week.
Category: News and Trends
To the Point With Bob: Why Moving to a Single-file Credit Report Framework Is a Win for Consumers and Lenders
The tri-merge credit reporting requirement has become a license for price gouging and ripping off consumers. MBA and its members have had enough, writes MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB.
ATTOM: Owning More Affordable Than Renting in More Than Half of Counties
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its 2026 Rental Affordability Report, finding that in 57.7% of counties analyzed, owning a home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property.
Dealmaker: Dwight Mortgage Trust Finances $88M for Southeast Apartment Communities
Dwight Mortgage Trust, the affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, New York, closed a pair of five-year, fixed-rate financings totaling $88.4 million for three multifamily communities in Alabama and North Carolina.
People in the News, Jan. 23, 2026
Industry personnel news from Informative Research, Class Valuation and Westcor Land Title Insurance Co.
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.
Pending Home Sales Fall 9.3%
Pending home sales decreased 9.3% in December, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday.
MBA Servicing Solutions Conference and Expo, Feb. 16-19
MBA’s Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo is the event for mortgage servicing professionals.
Deadline Jan. 31: Residential mPact Spotlight Award
Twice a year, MBA recognizes industry professionals, aged 40 years or under, that demonstrate a commitment to their company’s success, strengthening communities, and a better future for homebuyers.
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.