CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif., reported that single-family rent prices increased 2.4% year-over-year in January.
Category: News and Trends
Redfin Reports Renter Population Grew 1% in Fourth Quarter
The number of renter households in America increased 0.8% year over year to 45.4 million in the fourth quarter—the slowest growth since the first quarter of 2023, according to a new report from Redfin.
MBA Secondary & Capital Markets Conference: May 18-21
Meet us in New York City at the Marriott Marquis New York on May 18-21 for the largest gathering of secondary and capital markets professionals in real estate finance.
Mark Dangelo: The Great Equalizer for Uncertain, Changing Times
Confusion surrounding AI is growing, as are indicators of uncertainty surrounding housing and mortgage markets, Mark Dangelo writes.
Industry Briefs, March 24, 2025
Industry news from MCT, Xactus and Dark Matter.
How Would a Recession Impact Existing-Home Sales?
Recessions don’t always mean falling home sales–the housing market has remained resilient in many past downturns. But every recession is different, First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi writes.
FOMC Rate Pause Remains; MBA Economist Weighs In
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday.
MBA Highlights Member White Papers
As a member service, MBA links to new white papers from our member firms.
MBA: Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquency Rates Increased in Fourth-Quarter 2024
Commercial mortgage delinquencies increased in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial Delinquency Report.
Quote of the Day
“In the near term, we expect mortgage rates to remain in a fairly narrow range, between 6.5% and 7%, which should support the spring housing market.”
–MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni, discussing the Fed’s interest rate decision