This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Category: News and Trends
MBA Premier Member Q&A: Cotality’s Shawn Telford on Collateral-Related Loan Defects
Last year, Fannie Mae warned lenders about collateral-related loan defects that should have been detected in appraisal reviews. MBA NewsLink interviewed Cotality’s Shawn Telford about the GSE’s concerns and what the industry should do to address them.
Jobs Increase by 178,000 in March; MBA Economist Weighs In
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 178,000 in March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
Strengthening Our Industry’s Voice: MAA’s Quarterly Webinar, May 13
During MAA Action Week, this grassroots webinar highlights how industry advocates are shaping today’s policy landscape through coordinated engagement. It offers a concise overview of recent legislative wins, current MAA Calls to Action, and the key legislative and regulatory priorities now in focus.
Industry Briefs, April 6, 2026
Industry news from Moder, Palantir, Freedom Mortgage, Dark Matter, Friday Harbor, Calyx Path, Argyle, Vesta, MCT and STRATMOR.
Trepp: CMBS Delinquency Rate Increases
Trepp, New York, announced the commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate increased by 41 basis points to 7.55% in March.
MBA Education Advantage: Learn for Less
MBA Education Advantage is an annual subscription-based training that provides your organization with unlimited access to 200-plus self-studies, complimentary seats in specific courses, discounts on designations and much more.
Power Hour Demo: Optimizing the Loan Originator Workflow, May 5
Click here for more information. About the Event Power Hour Demos (formerly known as Demo Days) are designed to ensure our lender and servicer members have access to the latest …
Redfin Reports Monthly Payments Tick Up for First Time in 6 Months as Mortgage Rates, Home Prices Jump
The median U.S. monthly mortgage payment is now $2,742, up 0.4% year over year—a small increase, but the first in nearly six months, according to a new report from Redfin.
Dealmaker: Mesa West Capital Funds $81M for Refinance of Houston Multifamily Community
Mesa West Capital, Los Angeles, provided $81 million in first mortgage debt to Knightvest Capital for the refinance of Domain Memorial, a townhome rental community in Houston.