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Hotel Rooms Under Construction Increase Slightly
The number of hotel rooms in the construction pipeline increased slightly from a year ago, according to Lodging Econometrics, Portsmouth, N.H.
ADP Reports Private Sector Employment Increased by 42,000 Jobs in October
Private sector employment increased by 42,000 jobs in October and pay was up 4.5% year over year, according to the October ADP National Employment Report.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 1.9% from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 31, 2025.
RentCafe: Adaptive Reuse at Record Levels
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., found the number of apartments from converted buildings hit nearly 25,000 in 2024.
Upfront Data Collection Improves Loan Quality, Lowers Origination Costs
Patrick O’Brien from LenderLogix says the best place to strengthen loan quality is right at the beginning: the point of sale.
MBA Responds to FHFA’s Proposed 2026-2028 Housing Goals
The Mortgage Bankers Association sent a comment letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency in response to the agency’s proposed rule on its 2026-2028 housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the GSEs.
MISMO Calls for Industry Input on SMART Doc V3 Power of Attorney Specification
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, is seeking public comment on the SMART Doc® V3 Power of Attorney Specification. The 30-day public comment period will run through December 4, 2025.
Dealmaker: Walker & Dunlop Arranges $55M Refinance for Central Florida Multifamily
Walker & Dunlop, Bethesda, Md. arranged $55 million to refinance Apex Posner Park Apartments in Davenport, Fla.
ATTOM: Share of Equity-Rich Homes Down in Q3
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its third-quarter 2025 U.S. Home Equity and Underwater Report, finding that 46.1% of mortgaged residential properties were equity-rich.