Mortgage applications increased 0.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 21, 2025.
Category: News and Trends
Six for 2026: Predicting Next Year’s Housing Market
First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi looks at six dynamics that she says will shape the housing market in 2026.
Perks Marketplace: Special Discounts Through Dec. 1 for MBA Members from Dell, Lowe’s
Your MBA membership gets you access to discounts on our exclusive Perks Marketplace platform. Dell Computers and Lowe’s are currently offering MBA members special limited-time deals on Perks Marketplace.
FHFA Increases Conforming Loan Limit Values for 2026
On Tuesday, U.S. Federal Housing increased the conforming loan limit values for mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will acquire in 2026. In most of the United States, the 2026 CLL value for one-unit properties will be $832,750, up $26,250 from 2025.
Make Your Voice Heard through MBA Mortgage Action Alliance
The MBA Mortgage Action Alliance is a voluntary, non-partisan and free nationwide grassroots lobbying network of real estate finance industry professionals, affiliated with the Mortgage Bankers Association.
MISMO Publishes Credit Scoring Implementation Artifacts
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, announced that a new Credit Score Implementation Guide and Credit Score Model Name Document have reached “Final” status, which means they have been thoroughly reviewed by a wide range of organizations and industry participants and are available for industry use.
Pending Home Sales Increase in October
Pending home sales increased by 1.9% in October from the prior month, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Report.
Dealmaker: JLL Secures $53M for Pompano Beach Apartment Community
JLL Capital Markets, Chicago, secured $53.3 million in acquisition financing for Advenir at Lighthouse Point, a 249-unit apartment community in Pompano Beach, Fla.
Cotality: Mortgage Fraud Risk Rises
Mortgage fraud risk increased 8.2% year-over-year, with an estimated 1 in 118 applications showing indications of fraud, according to Cotality, Irvine, Calif.
CONVERGENCE: Uniting for Housing Affordability
Using a unified approach, CONVERGENCE promotes more sustainable, affordable homes for purchase and rental, with a focus on underserved people and communities.