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Category: News and Trends

Navigating New GSE Internal Control Requirements: What Financial Institutions Need to Know
Ncontracts’ Robert Brosh examines Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s updates to their internal control frameworks.

Dealmaker: Merchants Capital Secures $35M for Historic Adaptive Reuse Development
Merchants Capital, Carmel, Ind., secured $35.1 million in tax credit equity financing for the historic adaptive reuse of an affordable multifamily housing development in Columbus, Ohio.

MBA Opens Doors Foundation Steps Up for Disaster Relief
In January, the Los Angeles area saw a series of destructive fires, killing dozens and affecting substantial amounts of property.

Finding the Next Generation of Mortgage Professionals with Mortgage Banking Bound
Attracting young professionals to careers in real estate finance has never been more important. Or more efficient, thanks to the Mortgage Banking Bound program.

CONVERGENCE: Uniting for Housing Affordability
Using a unified approach, CONVERGENCE promotes more sustainable, affordable homes for purchase and rental, with a focus on underserved people and communities.

Realtor.com: 82% of Americans Looking to AI for Real Estate Info
Realtor.com conducted a new survey on Americans’ use of different platforms or sources for insights related to real estate, finding 82% of respondents report using AI for their information.

People in the News, Oct. 15, 2025
Personnel news from Click n’ Close, ALTA, MBA, CMLA, Prudent AI, Planet Home Lending and Rate.

mPowering You Summit, Oct. 18
Get a front-row seat to connection, inspiration, and opportunity at mPowering You, MBA’s Summit for Women in Real Estate Finance.

Dealmaker: Berkadia Secures $84M Refinancing for Virginia Multifamily
Berkadia, Ambler, Pa., secured $84.1 million to refinance Meridian at Eisenhower, a 369-unit high-rise with commercial space in Alexandria, Va.