The Dodge Momentum Index increased 7.5% in August to 301.4, the Dodge Construction Network reported. Over the month, commercial planning expanded 8.7% while institutional planning grew 5.4%.
Category: News and Trends
Zillow: Sellers Slam the Brakes
Sellers took a step back from the housing market in August in response to slow demand from cash-strapped home shoppers, according to the latest market report from Zillow, Seattle.
MBA Tech @ Annual25
If you attended MBA’s Tech Solutions Conference and Expo in the past, you know that MBA Tech @ Annual25 is the place to discuss the latest trends in mortgage tech.
Cotality: Single-Family Rent Growth Weakens in July
Cotality, Irvine, Calif., released its Single-Family Rent Index for July, finding that prices increased just 2.3% year-over-year.
Industry Briefs, Sept. 25, 2025
Industry news from Sagent, Rate, Argyle, Pennymac, Blue Sage Solutions and Merchants Bank.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 0.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Sept. 19, 2025.
Today: mPact Presents Tough Talks & Bold Moves: Advocating for Yourself as a Young Professional
Join us for an empowering webinar designed specifically for young professionals navigating the challenges of workplace communication and self-advocacy.
Price Growth Slows Further in August, First American Reports
House price growth slowed further in August, offering some relief for buyers, First American Data & Analytics said in its Monthly Home Price Index Report.
MBA NewsLink Q&A: Steve Schulz on Unlocking Efficiency in Mortgage Verification
MBA NewsLink recently interviewed Informative Research’s Steve Schulz about underused opportunities like the pre-close VOE refresh and how technology such as AI-assisted verification could shape the future of loan processing.
Perks Marketplace: A New Benefit for MBA Members
Your Mortgage Bankers Association membership gets you access to discounts and offerings on our exclusive benefits platform, Perks Marketplace.