Redfin, Seattle, estimated there were 37.2% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in November.
Category: News and Trends
Advocacy Update: FHA Actuarial Report Released; Judge Rules CFPB’s Funding Cannot Lapse; More
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Chart of the Week: Employee Benefits Costs for Mortgage Lenders, Servicers
The beginning of the year brings changes to employee benefits and associated costs for both mortgage company employers and employees.
Dealmaker: Cushman & Wakefield Secures $88M for Connecticut Development
Cushman & Wakefield, New York, arranged $88 million on behalf of Lonicera Partners, Nimbus Properties and Benedict Capital for the development of a luxury residential community in Greenwich, Conn.
Industry Briefs, Jan. 5, 2026
Industry news from Real Genius, Tavant, LenderLogix, Outamation and STRATMOR Group.
Perks Marketplace: A New Benefit for MBA Members
Your Mortgage Bankers Association membership gets you access to discounts and offerings on our exclusive benefits platform, Perks Marketplace.
Pending Home Sales Increase 3.3% in November
Pending home sales jumped by 3.3% in November, the National Association of Realtors reported.
Dealmaker: JLL Secures $22M Bridge Financing in Hoover, Ala.
JLL Capital Markets, Chicago, secured a $21.8 million refinancing for Skylar Ridge, a 140-unit garden-style apartment community in Hoover, Ala.
MBA Statement on FHFA’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued a statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals final rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac:
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 5.0% from one week earlier, according to MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 19, 2025.