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Category: News and Trends
MBA: March New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 5.5%
The MBA Builder Application Survey data for March shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 5.5% compared from a year ago. Compared to February 2025, applications increased by 14%.
March Housing Starts Fall From February
Privately-owned housing starts for March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,324,000, the Census Bureau reported. That’s 11.4% below February’s revised estimate of 1,494,000.
MAA Webinar May 1: Beyond the First 100 Days
Join MBA’s legislative and political affairs team on May 1 as they discuss the latest changes from Capitol Hill and their potential impact on our industry.
Your Competition is Not Human Anymore
AI promises instant decisions, predictive perfection, and the end of inefficiencies, but in reality? Your data is a hot mess, writes Mark Dangelo.
MBA Chart of the Week: Annual Origination Dollar Volume
MBA’s April forecasts and commentary include some sizable updates from our March forecasts as we try to incorporate the net impact of the frequently changing tariff landscape.
MBA Advocacy Update: CFPB Lays Off 1,400, Court to Hear Injunction Request
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
MISMO Spring Summit: June 9-12 in Boston
MISMO Summits allow you to network and collaborate with your industry colleagues while learning the latest updates on mortgage industry standards. Your participation helps make the digital future possible.
Quote of the Day
“Residential building material costs are still more than 40% higher than pre-pandemic levels, making construction more expensive.”
–Odeta Kushi, First American
Quote of the Day
“We urge you to support this bipartisan solution for consumers and promptly advance this commonsense
proposal through your respective committees.”
–Letter from MBA and a coalition of industry groups on trigger leads legislation