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Quote of the Day

“Some young people are placing less emphasis on owning their own home because they’re prioritizing flexibility, while others continue renting because they can’t afford to buy.”
-Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather

MISMO Seeks Comment on New Loan Boarding Data Standard

MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, today announced that it is seeking public comment on the Loan Boarding Data Segment, which is the first published subset of the Industry Transfer of Servicing Dataset (ITSD). The 30-day public comment period runs through April 19, 2025.

Chart of the Week: Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding

According to MBA’s Quarterly Mortgage Debt Outstanding Report, total commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by 3.7% year-over-year, rising from $4.62 trillion in Q4 2023 to $4.79 trillion in Q4 2024. This growth reflects continued investment in commercial real estate, with sector-specific variations in debt allocation.

Home Flipping Declines Again, ATTOM Finds

Nearly 298,000 single-family homes and condos in the U.S. were flipped last year, down 7.7% from 2023 and 32% from a recent peak of nearly 441,000 reached in 2022, according to ATTOM, Irvine, Calif.

MBA National Advocacy Conference, April 8-9

A new Congress means a new opportunity to build relationships with key legislators and their staff. To make 2025 successful, attend MBA’s National Advocacy Conference (NAC), April 8-9 at the …

AI Mortgage Practitioner Course: March 26-28

MBA and PhoenixTeam have partnered to help you unlock the future of mortgage with the power of artificial intelligence. The AI Mortgage Practitioner Course will equip you with the essential skills and hands-on expertise to understand how AI is transforming the mortgage industry.

ICE First Look: Delinquencies Creep Up in February

Intercontinental Exchange Inc., released its “first look” at February mortgage performance, finding the national delinquency rate edged up five basis points to 3.53% in February.