Economy Adds 209,000 Jobs in June

Nonfarm employment increased by 209,000 in June, but the unemployment rate changed little at 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

July 12: MBA Associate Member Engagement Webinar

As a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association, you and your company are entitled to a multitude of benefits. We invite you to a complimentary webinar, Make the Most of Your MBA Membership, Wednesday, July 12th from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (ET) to learn more about how to make these benefits work for you.

Fannie Mae: Consumer Confidence in Housing Flat in June

Fannie Mae released its Home Purchase Sentiment Index for June, notching an only 0.4 point increase to 66 as supply and economic constraints continue to weigh heavily on American homebuying.

MBA Chart of the Week July 10, 2023

The U.S. Census Bureau released updated construction spending survey data. Also referred to as the Value of Construction Put in Place, the survey covers all private residential construction and improvements, non-residential construction, and public construction.