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.
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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.

Upcoming School of Loan Origination Courses
MBA Education’s School of Loan Origination is a live, instructor-guided online course that provides an in-depth working knowledge of how to originate mortgages.