The Washington Post recently published an article examining alternative estimates of first-time homebuyers’ age. MBA members have asked about this data, so this week’s Chart of the Week explores the Post’s analysis and current FTHB data trends.
Category: News and Trends
Advocacy Update: Banking Regulators NPR on CBLR; HFSC Hearing Recaps on Housing, Bank Capital; more
This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Redfin Predicts a ‘Reset’ in 2026
Redfin, Seattle, predicts a “Great Housing Reset” will begin in 2026.
Boost Your Visibility with MBA’s Member Discount Program
Lenders, servicers and investors turn to MBA Associate Members first when seeking trusted business solutions, products and services. Connect with these potential clients through the MBA Member Discount Program.
Dealmaker: Eastern Mortgage Capital Funds $22M for California Multifamily
Eastern Mortgage Capital, Burlington, Mass., provided $21,548,000 in permanent financing for an apartment property in Fresno, Calif.
Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) Designation
When you graduate from MBA Education’s School of Mortgage Banking, you earn the Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation.
Mortgage Servicing Apps Deliver Uneven User Experience, J.D. Power Finds
The mortgage servicing industry lags behind other sectors when it comes to streamlined, easy-to-navigate interfaces and convenient access, according to J.D. Power, Troy, Mich.
What Comes Next for AI in the Mortgage Industry
Longtime MBA NewsLink contributor Mark Dangelo writes that without trustworthy data complete with lineage, AI will never scale, let alone adapt.
Commercial Property Prices Rise in October
Commercial property prices and sales volume both increased in October, according to CoStar Group, Arlington, Va.
MISMO Calls for Industry Professionals to Join the New Technology Impact and Enablement Community of Practice
MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, is inviting industry professionals to join a newly formed Technology Impact and Enablement community of practice.