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Category: News and Trends
CONVERGENCE Annual Report Highlights Milestones and Accomplishments
CONVERGENCE–an initiative to expand homeownership by leveraging the collective strength of community partners–has released its 2025 Annual Report.
Access to Research: Make Data-Informed Decisions Webinar, Jan. 23
On Friday, January 23 from 1:00 PM–2:00 PM EST, demystify the market data and learn exactly how to use your benefits to your advantage in this free webinar.
MBA State of the Association Address, Jan. 22
MBA members are invited to join our upcoming State of the Association address, a timely and informative briefing on where we are, where we are headed, and how our collective work is advancing the industry.
CSBS to Host Mortgage Call Report Form Version 7 Town Hall Feb. 12
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors will host a Mortgage Call Report Form Version 7 Town Hall Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. eastern.
Neighbors Bank Identifies Best Cities for First-Time Buyers
Neighbors Bank, Columbia, Mo., released a new analysis identifying the best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026.
Dealmaker: BWE Arranges $120M for New York City Marriott Hotels
BWE, Cleveland, closed two loans totaling $120 million to refinance two New York City hotels, the Residence Inn Times Square and the Courtyard by Marriott Long Island City.
MBA Speakers Bureau
Through MBA’s Speakers Bureau, organizations in residential and commercial/multifamily lending can capture firsthand the most current, accurate and significant information from MBA’s industry experts.
Strong Demand for Senior Living in Q4 2025 Meets Limited New Inventory
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care reported senior housing occupancy ended 2025 at 89.1%. That’s an increase of 0.4 percentage points from Q3 and marked the 18th consecutive quarter of occupancy rate increases.
Zillow: 20 Major Metros to See Homes Reach ‘Affordable’ Status by December
Zillow, Seattle, projected that the mortgage payment for a typical home should be affordable in 20 of the nation’s 50 largest metros by December, the longest that list has looked since 2022.