The beginning of the year brings changes to employee benefits and associated costs for both mortgage company employers and employees.
Category: News and Trends
Alexandra Brinton Joins MBA as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced that Alexandra Brinton joined the association as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Brinton will oversee MBA’s managerial accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and risk management.
Dealmaker: Cushman & Wakefield Secures $88M Construction Loan for Connecticut Development
Cushman & Wakefield, New York, has arranged an $88 million construction loan on behalf of Lonicera Partners, Nimbus Properties and Benedict Capital for the development of a luxury residential community in Greenwich, Conn.
Sellers Significantly Outnumber Borrowers, Redfin Finds
Redfin, Seattle, estimated there were 37.2% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in November.
Industry Briefs, Jan. 5, 2026
Industry news from Real Genius, Tavant, LenderLogix, Outamation and STRATMOR Group.
Net Lease Sector Ends 2025 with Stability, Record Supply
Cap rate stabilization in the single-tenant net lease sector continued in the fourth quarter, according to The Boulder Group, Wilmette, Ill.
Perks Marketplace: A New Benefit for MBA Members
Your Mortgage Bankers Association membership gets you access to discounts and offerings on our exclusive benefits platform, Perks Marketplace.
Pending Home Sales Increase 3.3% in November
Pending home sales jumped by 3.3% in November, the National Association of Realtors reported.
Dealmaker: JLL Secures $22M Bridge Financing in Hoover, Ala.
JLL Capital Markets, Chicago, secured a $21.8 million refinancing for Skylar Ridge, a 140-unit garden-style apartment community in Hoover, Ala.
MBA Statement on FHFA’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued a statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals final rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: