Personnel news from MeridianLink, Finance of America, Evergreen Home Loans and Logan Finance.
Category: News and Trends
MBA’s State Relations Initiative
We are stronger together! MBA’s State Relations Initiative aims to strengthen existing state mortgage banking associations, as well as facilitate the creation of new ones where the real estate finance industry is unrepresented.
Commercial, Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in Third-Quarter 2025
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $53.4 billion (1.1%) in the third quarter, according to MBA’s latest Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding quarterly report.
Deadline Jan. 31: Residential mPact Spotlight Award
Twice a year, MBA recognizes industry professionals, aged 40 years or under, that demonstrate a commitment to their company’s success, strengthening communities, and a better future for homebuyers.
Access to Research: Make Data-Informed Decisions webinar, Jan. 23
On Friday, January 23 from 1:00 PM–2:00 PM EST, demystify the market data and learn exactly how to use your benefits to your advantage in this free webinar.
MBA State of the Association Address, Jan. 22, 2026
MBA members are invited to join our upcoming State of the Association address, a timely and informative briefing on where we are, where we are headed, and how our collective work is advancing the industry.
MBA Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference, Feb. 2-4
The IMB event of the year is headed to sunny Florida.
Experian: Market Sees Both Challenges, Optimism
Experian, Costa Mesa, Calif., released its 2026 State of the U.S. Housing Market Report, finding a market “in flux” and identifying a number of key trends.
ATTOM: Affordability Remains Challenge Nationwide
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its latest U.S. Home Affordability Report, showing that homes were less affordable than historical averages virtually nationwide in Q4 2025.
Redfin Reports Housing Payments Drop to Lowest Level in Two Years
The median monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks ending January 4–down 4.7% from a year earlier and the lowest level since early 2024, according to Redfin, Seattle.