MBA regularly highlights new white papers from its Premier Members. Today, we look at SitusAMC’s recently released Mortgage Servicing Rights in 2025: Navigating Market Volatility.
Category: News and Trends
Mortgage Credit Availability Unchanged in April
Mortgage credit availability remained unchanged in April according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.
Fannie Mae: Mixed Results in Home Purchase Sentiment Index
Fannie Mae released its April 2025 National Housing Survey, including the Home Purchase Sentiment Index. The HPSI increased 1.1 points from March to 69.2, but remains down by 2.7 points year-over-year.
FOMC Keeps Rates Steady; MBA Economist Provides Commentary
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee left interest rates unchanged May 7.
Quote of the Day
“Overall levels of credit supply remain tight but have generally grown since 2023, as lenders continue to offer cash-out refinance loan programs as well as jumbo and non-QM loans.” –MBA Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist Joel Kan
New Benefit for MBA Members: Perks Marketplace
Your MBA membership gets you access to discounts and offerings on our exclusive benefits platform, Perks Marketplace.
People in the News, May 8, 2025
Industry personnel news from FICS and Westcor Title Land Insurance Co.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 11% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 2, 2025.
MISMO Seeks Public Comment on Updated Mortgage Insurance Activation API
MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, announced it is seeking public comment on revisions to the previously published Mortgage Insurance (MI) Activation API Implementation Guide (iGuide) and sample files. The 30-day public comment period runs through June 5, 2025.
RentCafe: Washington, D.C., Most Active for Rental Activity in Q1
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., released its new Renter Engagement Tracker, finding that Washington D.C., got the most engagement on its site through Q1 2025.