MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a video celebrating the passage of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act of 2025.
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Trepp Reports CMBS Special Servicing Rate Retreats Slightly
Trepp, New York, reported the commercial mortgage-backed securities special servicing rate dipped in July after peaking at a 12-year high in June.
LightBox: CRE Activity Remains Strong in July
LightBox, Shelton, Conn., released its CRE Activity Index for July, pinning it at 112.4. That’s down just slightly from June’s high-water mark of 115.6.
FDTA, SBR, and MISMO: Why Data Standardization is a Strategic Imperative
Longtime NewsLink contributor Mark Dangelo says data modernization is not about regulatory compliance; it’s about regulatory consistency.
Mortgage Industry Veteran John Hedlund Nominated to Be 2026 MBA Vice Chairman
MBA announced that John Hedlund, a decades-long MBA and industry leader and current Vice Chairman of ICE Mortgage Technology, has been nominated to serve as MBA’s Vice Chairman for the 2026 membership year.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 10.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Aug. 8, 2025.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in July
Mortgage credit availability increased in July according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from MBA that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.
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Dealmaker: Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. Secures $91M for Florida Multifamily
Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp., Calabasas, Calif., arranged $91.4 million in financing for the construction of two multifamily assets in Naples, Fla.