This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Category: News and Trends
Dealmaker: Walker & Dunlop Arranges $97M for Kentucky Portfolio
Walker & Dunlop, Bethesda, Md., arranged $96.7 million in total financing to recapitalize three properties in Louisville, Ky.
Remembering a Mortgage Industry Legend: Kurt Pfotenhauer
The mortgage industry mourns Kurt Pfotenhauer, a long-time leader who passed away last week.
Industry Briefs, Jan. 26, 2026
Industry news from ATTOM, ResiShares, Prudent AI, Embrace Home Loans, OceanFirst Bank, ServiceLink, Grid-ML, Dovenmuehle and First American.
People in the News, January 26, 2026
Industry personnel news from Informative Research, Class Valuation and Westcor Land Title Insurance Co.
New York City, Phoenix Lead Hotel Construction Pipeline
New York City and Phoenix are set to open the most hotel rooms in 2026, according to new construction pipeline data from CoStar, Arlington, Va.
Cotality: Single-Family Rent Growth Continues to Slow
Cotality, Irvine, Calif., reported in its Single-Family Rent Index that prices for such properties increased 1.1% year-over-year in November.
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.
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.