Please join MBA leadership April 3, 2025 from 3:00 PM-3:30 PM ET for the fourth webinar in a series covering the first 100 days of the Trump administration.
Category: News and Trends
RentCafe: D.C. Still Top City for Renter Interest
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., released its rental activity report, finding that the nation’s capital once again ranked No. 1 in February.
U.S. Housing Economy Growth to Slow, Fitch Forecasts
The U.S. housing economy growth is poised to decelerate due to cost pressures from higher tariffs and immigration restrictions plus weakening consumer and homebuilder sentiment, according to Fitch Ratings, New York.
Redfin: Competition Increased the Most in Bay Area, New York in February
Redfin, Seattle, found that eight of the 50 most populous metropolitan areas saw an increase in the share of homes that sold for above their original list price in February.
Dealmaker: JLL Secures $58M for Washington Seniors Housing
JLL Capital Markets, Chicago, arranged $58 million in financing for Quail Park of Lynnwood, a 253-unit seniors housing community in Lynnwood, Wash.
Building the Future of Home Finance with the ICE Ecosystem [Sponsored Content]
ICE offers an interconnected digital mortgage ecosystem to help clients improve productivity, reduce costs, and deliver a meaningful customer experience.
February Home Sales Increase Sets Stage for Spring Market, RE/MAX Finds
February home sales increased 8.4% over January–about half of the month-to-month average sales increases seen in the previous two Februarys–according to RE/MAX, Denver.
VantageScore CreditGauge: Mortgage Credit Delinquencies Rise in February
VantageScore, San Francisco, released its CreditGauge for February, finding mortgage credit delinquencies worsened year-over-year.
Advocacy Update: FHFA Responds to MBA’s Recommendation; Rescinds Advisory Bulletin on UDAP Prohibitions
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
mPower presents Reframing Beliefs: Eliminating Limiting Mindsets and Building Confidence–April 1
This webinar explores the limiting beliefs women commonly face in their professional lives—such as feelings of inadequacy, fear of taking risks, or the pressure to “do it all”—and their profound impact on career growth.