The full U.S. House yesterday afternoon passed a five-bill “minibus” Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations package – (as approved late last week by the Senate) – that effectively ends the four-day, partial government shutdown.
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Broeksmit Pays Tribute to Kurt Pfotenhauer at #MBAIMB26
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.—MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, opened MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers conference with a tribute to longtime mortgage industry leader Kurt Pfotenhauer.
Broeksmit: A Strong Start to 2026–And Strong Words Regarding Credit Reporting #MBAIMB26
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.–While many people relaxed in December, MBA was on a tear–including tackling the important issue of credit scores and credit reporting–MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, said here at MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers conference.
People in the News, Feb. 3, 2026
Industry personnel news from Class Valuation, Atlantic Bay Mortgage, LERETA, DocMagic, MISMO, Logan Finance Corp., Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services and Planet Financial Group.
Downtowns Claim Largest Share of Top U.S. Office Leases: CBRE
Downtown buildings and high-quality office space accounted for most of the largest U.S. office leases signed last year, signaling occupiers’ preference for amenitized and well-designed space that helps bring employees together, according to CBRE, Dallas.
ATTOM: Home Prices Hit Record Highs in 2025, but Profit Margins Fall
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Year-End U.S. Home Sales Report, finding that the national median sales price hit an all-time high of $360,000 last year.
BSI Financial Services: Practical Uses of AI in Mortgage Servicing
BSI Financial Services’ Vishal Chawla and Bhupinder Singh say AI makes the work behind the scenes faster and more accurate, freeing servicing teams to strengthen relationships, solve real problems and support borrowers through pivotal life events.
VantageScore Reports Credit Scores Down in December
VantageScore, San Francisco, found that in December the average Vantage Score 4.0 credit score declined by one point to 700, indicating that consumer credit conditions are softening.
MBA Statement on Kevin Warsh’s Nomination to Serve as Federal Reserve Chairman
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on President Donald Trump’s announcement of his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve:
Advocacy Update: Partial Government Shutdown Begins
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.