Delinquency rates for mortgages backed by commercial properties increased during the first quarter of 2026, according to MBA’s latest commercial real estate finance Loan Performance Survey.
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Mary Kay Scully on the Human Side of Homebuying
For any professional, the mortgage process is second nature. We know why certain information is necessary. We know how long certain steps in the process take. We understand how the market works. But step into a borrower’s position for a moment.
Advocacy Update: Bob Broeksmit on Ending Tri-Merge Mandate for GSE Loans; FHFA-HUD Announcement on VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T; MBA’s Housing Affordability Checklist for Housing Agencies
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
MBA Chart of the Week: IMB Total Production Expense
For this week’s Chart of the Week, we compare total loan production expense for the companies in the top 20% for net production income (in basis points) versus the companies in the bottom 20% over the past 18 years.
Dealmaker: Walker & Dunlop Arranges $105M to Refinance Raleigh Community
Walker & Dunlop, Bethesda, Md., arranged $105 million to refinance Maeve, a newly delivered 297-unit high-rise community in an opportunity zone in Raleigh, N.C.
Perks Marketplace: An Exclusive Benefit for MBA Members
Your Mortgage Bankers Association membership gets you access to discounts and offerings on our exclusive benefits platform, Perks Marketplace.
MBA Weighs in with HUD on Opportunity Zones Recommendations for FHA Multifamily Lending
MBA on Friday sent a letter to HUD Secretary Scott Turner proposing enhancements to FHA multifamily programs when they are used to construct multifamily in Opportunity Zones.
Seasonal Improvements Lowered Mortgage Delinquencies in March, ICE Reports
Mortgage delinquencies improved seasonally in March, with cure activity strengthening and prepayment speeds rising to their highest level in nearly four years, a new report from Intercontinental Exchange said.
Join MISMO at Mortgage Innovators Conference, May 6–7
MISMO is partnering with the California MBA to bring standards, innovation, and industry collaboration together at the 2026 Mortgage Innovators Conference (MIC), May 6–7 in Huntington Beach, Calif.
Realtor.com: Renting Beats Buying in All Major Metros
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., released its latest Rental Report, finding that March marked the 32nd consecutive month of year-over-year declines for 0-2 bedroom rentals across the 50 largest metros.