The Mortgage Bankers Association joined with a broad coalition of organizations in sending a letter to Senate leadership urging changes to the build-to-rent provision in the housing package–the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act–currently under consideration.
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Upcoming MBA Education School of Mortgage Banking Courses
MBA Education’s signature School of Mortgage Banking (SOMB) series is the real estate finance industry’s standard in comprehensive residential mortgage training. It provides industry professionals with essential knowledge and skills …
Industry Briefs, March 11, 2026
Industry news from Friday Harbor, Optimal Blue, MCT, LERETA, Dark Matter, Vertyx, Great Lakes Credit Union, Dovenmuehle, Class Valuation, Land Home Financial Services and Sagent.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in February
Mortgage credit availability increased in February according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.
MBA Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, May 4-7
Stay ahead at the premier gathering for legal and compliance professionals in real estate finance.
Cotality Analyzes Buyers Choosing ARMs
Cotality, Irvine, Calif., released a new study, analyzing why more homebuyers are still opting for adjustable rate mortgages even as rates begin to drop.
Harvard JCHS: Did Mortgages With Locked-in Low Rates Lead to Rising House Prices?
Did rising interest rates reduce the supply of homes because owners with low interest rate mortgages opted to keep their homes rather than selling? A new report from the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies says yes.
Women’s History Month: Spotlighting MBA Chair Christine Chandler
March is women’s history month and MBA NewsLink is hosting a series of interviews with women in the industry to learn about their experiences, challenges and get their advice. First up is Mortgage Bankers Association 2026 Chair Christine Chandler, also M&T Realty Capital Corp. chief operating officer.
Affordability Improved in All 50 States in 2025, Giving Home Buyers a Boost
First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming examines the broad-based improvement in affordability nationally and explains why it’s improving much faster in some markets than in others.
Dealmaker: Walker & Dunlop Arranges $407M for 450 Lexington in New York
Walker & Dunlop, Bethesda, Md., arranged $407.5 million to refinance 450 Lexington Avenue, a 40-story Class A office tower in Midtown Manhattan’s Grand Central submarket.