Mortgage lock activity pulled back in April after a strong first quarter, according to Optimal Blue’s latest Market Advantage mortgage data report.
Category: News and Trends
Affordability Is Improving–Will Sales Follow?
The housing market shows some signs of improvement, even as overall sales remain below historical norms. Part of that improvement reflects a shift in affordability, First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi writes.
May 14: Implementing MISMO’s Mortgage Compliance Dataset: Technology Integrations & Live Demos
Join us on May 14 to discover why the mortgage industry is rapidly turning its attention to MISMO’s Mortgage Compliance Dataset as regulators, lenders and technology providers work to modernize the state examination process.
MBA Statement on Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation as Federal Reserve Chairman
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Most Auction Buyers Are Local, Survey Finds
Auction.com, Irvine, Calif., released its 2026 Buyer Insights Report, finding that the vast majority of buyers are local and purchasing 10 or fewer homes a year.
Redfin: Buyers’ Advantage Finally Starting to Shrink
Redfin, Seattle, released its latest report on the balance of homebuyers and sellers in the U.S. While it’s still a buyer’s market, the imbalance isn’t as extreme as it has been in recent months.
ICYMI: U.S. Bank Serves as Lender in Viral Home-Buying Story
The Washington Post last month highlighted the story of Jailynn Dickerson, a 21-year-old from Canton, Ill., who purchased the family home her grandmother had previously had to sell.
MBA Vendor Marketplace
MBA’s Vendor Marketplace is designed for MBA members to explore, search and learn about the diverse range of MBA’s Associate Member companies.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 1.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 8, 2026.
Structuring the Suspicious Activity Report Narrative: A Four-Part Framework That Works, May 19
Writing an effective Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) narrative requires more than documenting facts—it demands clarity, structure, and consistency. This webinar introduces a practical, four-paragraph framework to help professionals confidently draft SAR essays that meet regulatory expectations and clearly communicate key findings.