Redfin, Seattle, found that prospective home buyers are particularly interested in climate-risk data in the aftermath of a major natural disaster. But, that interest quickly fades.
Category: News and Trends
FOMC Cuts Rate 25 Basis Points; MBA Economist Weighs In
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee cut the federal funds rate target by 25 basis points on Dec. 10.
MBA’s Liz Facemire Honored in National Mortgage Professional’s 40 Under 40
MBA’s Liz Facemire earned a position on National Mortgage Professional magazine’s annual “40 Under 40” list of high-achieving young mortgage professionals.
MBA Opens Doors Foundation Welcomes ICE Mortgage Technology’s John Hedlund to its Board of Directors
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation welcomed John Hedlund, 2026 MBA Vice Chair and Vice Chairman of ICE Mortgage Technology, to its Board of Directors.
PREA Forecast: Modest Commercial Real Estate Recovery Next Year
The commercial real estate market could see a “modest” recovery next year, with total returns forecasted at 5.9% in 2026, according to the Pension Real Estate Association, Hartford, Conn.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 4.8% from one week earlier, according to MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Dec. 5.
REMAX: 88% of Prospective Buyers Plan to Take Plunge Next Year
REMAX, Denver, reported that 88% of survey respondents said they are “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to purchase a home in 2026.
ICE: Mortgage Refinance Retention Reaches Multi-Year High
Mortgage servicer refinance retention rose to a 3.5-year high in the third quarter as falling interest rates encouraged homeowners to reduce monthly payments for lower returns than in past cycles.
Premier Member Editorial: AI in Mortgage Lending–Faster Approvals, Smarter Risk Control
Pragma’s Dan Farrell writes that AI is not just a technological upgrade, but a strategic imperative for survival and growth in an increasingly complex market.
MISMO Calls for Participation in New Initiative to Develop Standard Commitment File to Speed the Exchange of Data
MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, announced a call for industry professionals to participate in the launch of a new initiative to develop a standard Commitment File.