“The [employment] report is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on hold for now. MBA is still forecasting two cuts from the Fed this year.”
–MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni
Category: News and Trends
Economy Adds 147,000 Jobs in June; Industry Economists Weigh In
Total nonfarm payroll increased by 147,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced.
Industry Briefs, July 7, 2025
Industry news from nCino, Truework, Dark Matter Technologies, SettlementOne and FICO.
MBA Premier Member Editorial: Seven Stages of AI Adoption in Mortgage Lending
Digital transformation isn’t just a trend; it’s the new standard. One of the biggest game-changers? AI-powered assistants, writes Tavant’s Sandeep Shivam.
Study Finds Disparate Credit Scores Can Cost Home Buyers
Mortgage Research Network, Columbia, Mo., found high-credit score buyers buying a home with a low-credit spouse could pay an average additional $63,000 over their average homeownership tenure.
MBA’s Condominium Lending Summit July 23
MBA is offering a one-day in-person summit featuring experts from government regulators and agencies, condo lenders, and other subject matter experts.
Leading Mortgage Organizations: Essentials for Executives and Board Members Program
MBA has developed a robust program intended to empower your board members and senior executives to confidently and proficiently lead your organization.
DLA Piper Finds Optimism Among CRE Leaders
Commercial real estate leaders report market optimism despite macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, according to DLA Piper’s annual Real Estate State of the Market Survey.
MBA NewsLink Q&A with Brian Cullen, CEO, SingleSource Property Solutions
MBA NewsLink recently interviewed Brian Cullen, CEO and co-founder of SingleSource Property Solutions, about his strategy for navigating market cycles.
Advocacy Update: Final Tax and Reconciliation Package Contains Key MBA-Supported Provisions; SCOTUS Rulings Analysis
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.