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Volume 23 Issue 237

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

To the Point With Bob: MBA is Ready to Help Shape a Safe and Sound Exit Plan from GSE Conservatorship

Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, says MBA welcomes the opportunity to work with policymakers to forge a path to finally end the GSE conservatorship.

VantageScore: Overall Credit Balances Up in October, Driven by Mortgages

VantageScore, San Francisco, released its October CreditGauge, finding overall balances hit a new metric record for the fourth straight month.

FHA Revises Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements

The Federal Housing Administration on Monday updated its requirements for cyber incident reporting.

MBA VIDEOS

mPower Moments: On Reaching Your Full Potential with Ursula Burns

mPower Moments: On Reaching Your Full Potential with Ursula Burns

MBA Opens Doors Foundation #GivingTuesday2024

MBA Opens Doors Foundation #GivingTuesday2024

MBA Now: Alisha Sears on MBA’s new RESPA White Paper

MBA Now: Alisha Sears on MBA’s new RESPA White Paper

MBA Now: MBA Chair Laura Escobar

MBA Now: MBA Chair Laura Escobar

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

All-Cash Buyers Are Still Snapping Up Homes. See Where They’re Buying.
Affordability Crisis Deepens as Renters Face Rising Housing Costs
This Old House? Home Buyers’ Best Deals Are on Builders’ Lots
Commercial Real Estate Recovery Hinted at in Report

MBA NEWS

Mortgage Action Alliance Quarterly Webinar Dec. 4
Dec. 17: High Performance Negotiations – Lessons and Strategies

Quote of the Day

"MBA has convened a blue-ribbon task force representing both the multifamily and single-family sectors that has been meeting for the last year to delve into the many complex issues and discuss the practical implications of ending conservatorship." --MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB

Trepp: CMBS Delinquency Up in November

Trepp, New York, reported the CMBS delinquency rate grew 42 basis points to 6.4%.

December 03, 2024

Renting More Affordable in 50 Major Metro Areas, Realtor.com Finds

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Realtor.com recently reported that across the top 50 major metro areas, median asking rent stood at $1,720.

December 06, 2024

Resilience Insurance Analytics: A Premier Member Profile

(One in a continuing series of profiles of Premier Members of the Mortgage Bankers Association.)

December 02, 2024

Pending Home Sales Climb Again in October

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Pending home sales increased in October--the third consecutive month of increases--the National Association of Realtors reported.

December 02, 2024

Lender Forum Meeting to be Held at MISMO Winter Summit

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Back by popular demand, MISMO will hold its second Lender-only Forum on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 1:30 PM CT as part of the Winter Summit. Virtual and in-person registration options are available.

December 02, 2024

Thankful for Homeownership: Sam Williamson from First American Examines Generational Trends

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First American Senior Economist Sam Williamson examined homeownership trends across the generations represented at the Thanksgiving dinner table.

December 02, 2024

MBA Advocacy Update: FHFA Announces Conforming Loan Limits for 2025; Relevant Cabinet Nominees

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This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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