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Mortgage Ready: Exploring How Standards Could Transform Financial Guidance into Homeownership
The mortgage journey actually begins before the application. This is the heart of an industry conversation that will take place during the MISMO Spring Summit.
Advocacy Update: Federal Banking Agencies’ Basel III Re-proposal Contains Numerous MBA Recommendations
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
C-PACE Financing Jumps 63% Year-Over-Year to $3.6 Billion
C-PACE financing volume grew from $2.2 billion in 2024 to $3.6 billion last year, a 63% jump, according to a new report from Bayview PACE, Coral Gables, Fla.
Homes Sell for $6,000 More in Late May, Zillow Finds
For homeowners planning a move this year, choosing the right few weeks to list their house could be worth thousands, according to Zillow, Seattle.
Chart of the Week: IMB Net Production Income
Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a pre-tax net production profit of 17 basis points (or $674 per originated loan) in the fourth quarter, according to MBA’s newest Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report.
MBA Statement on the Banking Agencies’ Basel III Endgame Re-proposal
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) issued jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Reserve.
Redfin: 20% of Homeowners With a Mortgage Could Save Money by Refinancing
Redfin, Seattle, released a new report finding that 19.8% of homeowners with a mortgage could save money by refinancing. That’s up from 7% this time last year.
ATTOM: Home Flipping Dips; Profit Margins Shrink
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., reported that just over 297,000 single-family homes and condos were flipped nationwide last year, the fewest since 2020 and down 3.9% from 2024’s total of 309,050.
MBA: February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 0.9%
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for February 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 0.9% from a year ago. Compared to January 2026, applications decreased by 1%. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns.