MBA Education launched its Mortgage Banking Bound program at Louisiana State University. The program offers a three-credit undergraduate course on residential mortgage origination and processing.
Category: News and Trends
Realtor.com Ranks Best Markets for First Time Homebuyers
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., released an analysis of the 10 best markets for first-time homebuyers, with a focus on affordability, availability and amenities.
MBA State and Federal Advocacy Webinar & Fly-In Series Part II, Jan. 21
Click here for more information About the Event *This webinar is free for MAA and MBA members. To register, use the promo code MAA2026 at checkout.* The Mortgage Action Alliance …
People in the News, January 8, 2026
Industry personnel news from Sagent, Gershman Mortgage, The Mortgage Collaborative and Planet Home Lending.
Mortgage Applications Decreased Over a Two-Week Period in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 9.7% from two weeks earlier, according to MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Jan. 2, 2026.
JLL: Data Center Market Continues to Grow
JLL, Chicago, released its 2026 Global Data Center Outlook, predicting that nearly 100 gigawatts will be added to the market by 2030.
MISMO Announces 2026 Board of Directors
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, announced its 2026 Board of Directors, reflecting a strong roster of mortgage industry leaders aligned to address critical issues and trends facing the mortgage industry, including artificial intelligence, digitization and regulatory complexity.
First American: Affordability Improves to Best Level in Three-Plus Years
Cooling home price growth has helped boost affordability to its best level since the summer of 2022, according to First American, Santa Ana, Calif.
People in the News, Jan. 7, 2026
Industry personnel news from Sagent, Gershman Mortgage, The Mortgage Collaborative and Planet Home Lending.
Kin Insurance: Homeowners Worry About Climate Issues
Kin Insurance, Chicago, reported that 93% of American homeowners are concerned about damage to their homes in the next few years due to climate change.