Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,428,000, the Census Bureau reported Aug. 19.
Category: News and Trends
Industry Briefs, Aug. 20, 2025
Industry news from Informative Research, Equifax, Optimal Blue, Land Gorilla, The Mortgage Collaborative, AnnieMac, Home Solution Lenders and A&D Mortgage.
RCN/CJ Patrick: Investor Sentiment Rebounds from Recent Lows
Real estate investor sentiment is rebounding after declining sharply for two consecutive quarters, according to the latest RCN Capital/CJ Patrick Co. Investor Sentiment Index.
Premier Member Editorial: Instant Income, Employment Verification Help Lenders Do More with Less
Equifax Workforce Solutions’ Chris Mock says lenders who adopt automated VOIE early in the application process gain the advantage of speed, accuracy and deeper insight.
Leading Mortgage Organizations: Essentials for Executives and Board Members Program
MBA has developed a robust program intended to empower your board members and senior executives to confidently and proficiently lead your organization.
Young Homebuyers Banking on Refinancing Gamble, Truework Finds
A new survey from Truework, San Francisco, found that younger buyers are making financial bets on their ability to refinance in the future.
Industry Briefs, Aug. 19, 2025
Industry news from Informative Research, Equifax, Optimal Blue, Land Gorilla, The Mortgage Collaborative, AnnieMac, Home Solution Lenders and A&D Mortgage.
ATTOM: U.S. Foreclosure Activity Jumps 13% Year-Over-Year in July
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., found there were 36,128 properties with foreclosure filings in July, up 11% from June and up 13% from last year.
July New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 6.8%
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Builder Application Survey data for July 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 6.8% compared to a year ago.
Advocacy Update: John Hedlund Nominated to Be 2026 MBA Vice Chair; Trump Administration Publishes Spring 2025 Regulatory Agenda
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.