Most remodelers continue to express positive sentiment, but some report slowing activity, the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index found.
Category: News and Trends
Today: The Current State of Non-Agency Lending
Join the Mortgage Bankers Association and industry experts for a timely look at the state of non-agency lending in single-family real estate finance.
WalletHub Compiles Best, Worst Places to Rent
WalletHub, Miami, analyzed where renters are best positioned across 21 key measures related to rental attractiveness and quality of life. The best city, the analysis found, was Overland Park, Kan.
MCT: Rate/Term Refis Surge Nearly 10%; Purchase Activity Steadies
Mortgage activity grew modestly across all categories in July, according to Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego.
Advocacy Update: Policy Wins in Final Tax and Reconciliation Package; FHFA News on VantageScore Adoption; more
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
The Mortgage Industry’s $2 Billion Quality Crisis: Why the Shift-Left Strategy Is No Longer Optional
The convergence of three factors makes 2025 a pivotal year for mortgage operations, Prudent AI Co-founder Jayendran GS writes.
Joint Trades Press Statement on FHFA Announcement on Credit Scores
The Mortgage Bankers Association, American Bankers Association, Housing Policy Council, and Structured Finance Association released a joint statement on FHFA’s recent announcement on credit scores.
MBA Vendor Marketplace
MBA’s Vendor Marketplace is designed for MBA members to explore, search and learn about the diverse range of MBA’s Associate Member companies.
Dealmaker: Walker & Dunlop Arranges $170M for Mixed-Use Project in Salt Lake City
Walker & Dunlop, Bethesda, Md., secured $170 million to refinance a mixed-use complex in downtown Salt Lake City.
Quote of the Day
“The pickup in rate/term refinances were likely rate-driven.”
–Andrew Rhodes, Senior Director and Head of Trading at MCT