Housing starts plummeted 10% in May to their lowest level since 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Wednesday.
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 2.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 13, 2025.
Strengthening Relationships with Real Estate Practitioners: Lessons from CONVERGENCE, June 25
Real estate practitioners play a critical role in expanding access to homeownership, especially for underserved communities.
The Evolution of POS Technology (sponsored by Cloudvirga)
It’s always interesting to watch how market conditions intersect with technological developments to drive the evolution of an industry, shaping the creation of new products and services. We only have to look at the mortgage industry, more specifically, mortgage point-of-sale (POS) solutions, to see this occurring. Like much of the mortgage sector, POS platforms are undergoing a dramatic transformation.
Quote of the Day
“Mortgage rates decreased last week, driven by financial market volatility caused by current geopolitical conflict and ongoing tariff uncertainties.”
–MBA’s Joel Kan
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Nearly 30% of Homeowners Considering Home Equity Loans, MeridianLink Finds
Nearly three in 10 American homeowners are considering taking out a home equity loan or HELOC in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from MeridianLink, Costa Mesa, Calif.
May New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decreased 4.5%
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Builder Application Survey for May 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 4.5% compared to a year ago. Compared to April 2025, applications decreased by 9%.
Fannie Mae Panel Expects Moderating Home Price Growth Through 2026
Following national home price growth of 5.3% in 2024, a panel of more than 100 housing experts forecasts home price growth will average 2.9% this year and 2.8% next year.
Make Your Voice Heard through MBA Mortgage Action Alliance
The MBA Mortgage Action Alliance is a voluntary, non-partisan and free nationwide grassroots lobbying network of real estate finance industry professionals, affiliated with the Mortgage Bankers Association.