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Category: News and Trends
MBA NewsLink Q&A With New MISMO President Brian Vieaux, CMB
MBA NewsLink recently interviewed MISMO’s new president, Brian Vieaux, CMB, about his background and his goals for the mortgage standards-development organization.
MBA Premier Member Editorial: Women Reshaping the Mortgage Industry
Secure Insight President & CEO Andrew Liput says that as the father of four daughters, he has his own unique perspective on how women bring emotional intelligence and dedicated initiative to problem solving.
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Increased 36% in Third Quarter
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 36% higher in the third quarter of 2025 than a year earlier, according to MBA’s Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations.
The Next Evolution in Appraisal Management: Innovation with Confidence (Sponsored by Connexions)
Appraisal management is entering a new era where technology, compliance, and adaptability define how lenders balance speed with trust.
Hotel Rooms Under Construction Increase Slightly
The number of hotel rooms in the construction pipeline increased slightly from a year ago, according to Lodging Econometrics, Portsmouth, N.H.
ADP Reports Private Sector Employment Increased by 42,000 Jobs in October
Private sector employment increased by 42,000 jobs in October and pay was up 4.5% year over year, according to the October ADP National Employment Report.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 1.9% from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 31, 2025.
RentCafe: Adaptive Reuse at Record Levels
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., found the number of apartments from converted buildings hit nearly 25,000 in 2024.
Upfront Data Collection Improves Loan Quality, Lowers Origination Costs
Patrick O’Brien from LenderLogix says the best place to strengthen loan quality is right at the beginning: the point of sale.