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Category: News and Trends
Commercial Real Estate Lending Rebound Continues, CBRE Finds
Commercial real estate lending continued to rebound in the second quarter, though caution persists due to government policy and economic uncertainty impacting Treasury yields, according to CBRE, Dallas.
FDTA, SBR, and the MISMO Opportunity: Why Data Standardization Is Mortgage’s Next Strategic Imperative
Longtime NewsLink contributor Mark Dangelo says data modernization is not about regulatory compliance; it’s about regulatory consistency.
CoStar, Tourism Economics Lower Hotel Growth Forecast
CoStar, Washington, D.C., and Tourism Economics, Philadelphia, further downgraded growth projections in their revised 2025-2026 U.S. hotel forecast.
ICE Mortgage Monitor: Originations Hit Highest Quarterly Volume Since 2022
ICE Mortgage Technology, Atlanta, released its latest Mortgage Monitor report, finding that mortgage originations saw their highest quarterly volume in Q2 since 2022.
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Industry Briefs, Aug. 12, 2025
Industry news from AnnieMac, Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., ICE, Argyle, LenderLogix, Optimal Blue, A&D Mortgage and Flyhomes.
Cotality Says Slower Home Price Growth Could Open Doors for More Buyers
U.S. home price growth remained below 2% in June, indicating a continued market slowdown, according to Cotality, Irvine, Calif.
MCT: Refinance Volume Exceeds Expectations in August
Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego, said its Lock Volume Indices report showed modest decline in July. But refinance segments outperformed expectations despite continued uncertainty in the housing market.
MBA Advocacy Update: Trigger Leads Bill Passes; End of Tri-Merge Mandate; GSEs Expand Housing Finance
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.