Home prices will likely rise modestly in 2026 on persistent supply shortages and steady, though softening demand, Fitch Ratings said in its annual global housing and mortgage forecast
Category: News and Trends
Premier Member Editorial: Overcoming Uncertainty as AI Becomes More Prevalent in Mortgage Lending
Tavant’s Kayla Eames says that while AI will change the way we work, it won’t eliminate the need for skilled underwriters or operational team members.
Zillow Predicts Housing Market Will Warm in 2026
Zillow, Seattle, released a new forecast, predicting 2026 will see an increase in both home sales and values.
Industry Briefs, Dec. 9, 2025
Industry News from Deephaven Mortgage, Dovenmuehle, Rivermark Community Credit Union, AD Mortgage and STRATMOR Group.
RentCafe: Apartment Hunting Still Hot Through 2025
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., released its year-end rental competitiveness report, finding that the U.S. rental market was more competitive in 2025 than 2024.
Chart of the Week: Median First-Time Homebuyer Age
The Washington Post recently published an article examining alternative estimates of first-time homebuyers’ age. MBA members have asked about this data, so this week’s Chart of the Week explores the Post’s analysis and current FTHB data trends.
Advocacy Update: Banking Regulators NPR on CBLR; HFSC Hearing Recaps on Housing, Bank Capital; more
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Redfin Predicts a ‘Reset’ in 2026
Redfin, Seattle, predicts a “Great Housing Reset” will begin in 2026.
Boost Your Visibility with MBA’s Member Discount Program
Lenders, servicers and investors turn to MBA Associate Members first when seeking trusted business solutions, products and services. Connect with these potential clients through the MBA Member Discount Program.
Dealmaker: Eastern Mortgage Capital Funds $22M for California Multifamily
Eastern Mortgage Capital, Burlington, Mass., provided $21,548,000 in permanent financing for an apartment property in Fresno, Calif.