Mortgage applications increased 11% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Feb. 27, 2026.
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Housing Supply Gap Surpasses 4 Million Homes, Realtor.com Finds
The U.S. housing supply gap widened to an estimated 4.03 million homes last year, increasing from 3.8 million in 2024, according to the 2026 Housing Supply Gap Report from Realtor.com.
MISMO Publishes HUD Addendum Dataset for the Uniform Residential Loan Application
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, announced a new dataset for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Addendum to the Uniform Residential Loan Application.
Essentials for Executives and Board Members Module II: The Mortgage Landscape, Mar. 6
MBA is proud to offer a comprehensive training series designed to equip your Board members and senior executives with the insight and confidence to lead effectively in today’s complex mortgage environment.
Join MBA’s Committees and Councils
Share your unique perspective and lend your voice to the collective power of the mortgage banking community by serving on an MBA committee, council or working group.
MBA NewsLink Roundtable: Discussing Data Centers, Demand and Deal Structures With KBRA
MBA NewsLink recently convened a roundtable discussion with KBRA Managing Directors Fred Perreten, Alan Greenblatt and Adeeti Amin to examine how data center issuance has evolved in recent years.
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Cotality: U.S. Mortgage Delinquency Rate Flat in December
Cotality, Irvine, Calif., released its latest Loan Performance Indicators, finding that the national mortgage delinquency rate was flat year-over-year in December, standing at 3.2%.
Residential Certified Mortgage Servicer (RCMS) Designation
Designed to carry you through the process of onboarding through career advancement and setting yourself apart, the Residential Certified Mortgage Servicer (RCMS) Certificate and Designation program is a comprehensive program comprised of three levels.
AD Mortgage Examines How Credit Readiness Affects Homebuying Affordability
Even modest improvements in a borrower’s credit score can translate into tens of thousands of dollars in mortgage interest savings over the life of a 30-year loan, according to AD Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.