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Volume 24 Issue 240

Monday, December 08, 2025

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.

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.

Redfin Predicts a ‘Reset’ in 2026

Redfin, Seattle, predicts a “Great Housing Reset” will begin in 2026.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Now: John McMullen, Adam DeSanctis Discuss MBA’s Advocacy on Condominium Affordability

MBA Now: John McMullen, Adam DeSanctis Discuss MBA’s Advocacy on Condominium Affordability

MBA Research Minute: What's Happening in the Housing Market

MBA Research Minute: What's Happening in the Housing Market

Maria Shriver on Finding Your Purpose: An mPower Moments Interview

Maria Shriver on Finding Your Purpose: An mPower Moments Interview

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Core Inflation Cools, Boosting Fed Cut Hopes
Broker Share of Originations Ticks Up in Third Quarter
Is Paying for a Mortgage Rate Buydown a Good Idea for You?
What Does the Future Hold for the Fix-and-Flip Market in 2026?
Watch: Office-to-Home Conversions are Booming. New York Is at the Epicenter.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

MISMO Winter Summit, Jan. 12-15
Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) Designation

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.

December 08, 2025

Chart of the Week: Median First-Time Homebuyer Age

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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.

December 09, 2025

Premier Member Editorial: Overcoming Uncertainty as AI Becomes More Prevalent in Mortgage Lending

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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.

December 05, 2025

MBA: Commercial, Multifamily Mortgage Delinquency Rates Mixed in Third Quarter

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Commercial mortgage delinquencies were mixed in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Commercial Delinquency Report.

December 05, 2025

Mortgage Servicing Apps Deliver Uneven User Experience, J.D. Power Finds

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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.

December 05, 2025

Commercial Property Prices Rise in October

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Commercial property prices and sales volume both increased in October, according to CoStar Group, Arlington, Va.

December 05, 2025

What Comes Next for AI in the Mortgage Industry

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Longtime MBA NewsLink contributor Mark Dangelo writes that without trustworthy data complete with lineage, AI will never scale, let alone adapt.

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