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Category: News and Trends
Dealmaker: Walker & Dunlop Arranges $153M Across Three-Property Portfolio
Walker & Dunlop, Bethesda, Md., arranged $153.3 million in total loan proceeds to refinance a portfolio of three properties in Denham Springs, La., Tallahassee, Fla., and Indian Trail, N.C.
Industry Briefs, Dec. 10, 2025
Industry News from Deephaven Mortgage, Dovenmuehle, Rivermark Community Credit Union, AD Mortgage and STRATMOR Group.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases in November
Mortgage credit availability increased in November according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.
Fitch Forecast: Global Housing Prices to Rise on Supply Shortages
Home prices will likely rise modestly in 2026 on persistent supply shortages and steady, though softening demand, Fitch Ratings said in its annual global housing and mortgage forecast
Premier Member Editorial: Overcoming Uncertainty as AI Becomes More Prevalent in Mortgage Lending
Tavant’s Kayla Eames says that while AI will change the way we work, it won’t eliminate the need for skilled underwriters or operational team members.
Zillow Predicts Housing Market Will Warm in 2026
Zillow, Seattle, released a new forecast, predicting 2026 will see an increase in both home sales and values.
Industry Briefs, Dec. 9, 2025
Industry News from Deephaven Mortgage, Dovenmuehle, Rivermark Community Credit Union, AD Mortgage and STRATMOR Group.
MBA Recognizes Our Select Members
MBA is proud to recognize its Select Associate Members and to thank them for their continued support of MBA and the real estate finance industry.
RentCafe: Apartment Hunting Still Hot Through 2025
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., released its year-end rental competitiveness report, finding that the U.S. rental market was more competitive in 2025 than 2024.