Volume 24 Issue 86

Friday, May 02, 2025

John Lammle Joins MBA as Associate Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Finance

The Mortgage Bankers Association announced that John Lammle has joined the association as Associate Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Finance.

Auction.com: Foreclosure Auction Volume Hits Six-Quarter High in Q1

Auction.com, Irvine, Calif., found foreclosure auction volume was up 4% annually in the first quarter, to notch a six-quarter high.

Redfin: Gap Between Asking Price, What Buyers Willing to Pay Creeps Higher

Redfin, Seattle, released a report finding that the prices home sellers are asking for and the prices that homebuyers are paying diverge by $39,000--the largest gap since May 2020.

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Here are the States Where Mortgage Debt Is Climbing Fastest
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With Big Changes Underway, Freddie Mac’s Earnings Report Shows Financial Growth

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Quote of the Day

"John’s extensive knowledge and experience, including on regulatory and legislative issues pertaining to banking and commercial real estate, will make him an incredible addition to MBA and an asset for our CREF members." --MBA SVP of Commercial/Multifamily Policy and Strategic Industry Engagement Jamie Woodwell

CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises in April

Trepp, New York, reported its CMBS delinquency rate rose again in April, up 38 basis points to 7.03%.

May 05, 2025

Proactive Risk Mitigation in Default Servicing

Without proper risk management, many default servicing scenarios are at risk of ending in foreclosure--which no one wants to see--Cornerstone Servicing’s Toby Wells writes.

May 02, 2025

Construction Spending Dips in March

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Construction spending dipped during March, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday.

May 01, 2025

MBA Statement on Senate Bill Introduction to Raise FHA Multifamily Loan Limits

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MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement regarding the introduction from Sens. Ruben Gallego and Dave McCormick of a bipartisan bill to increase FHA multifamily statutory loan limits.

May 01, 2025

ValuePenguin: Two-Thirds of Home Insurance Policyholders Say Rates Rose Last Year

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ValuePenguin, a division of LendingTree, Charlotte, N.C., found that two in three home insurance policyholders say their rates rose in 2024.

May 07, 2025

Associate Member Benefit Webinar, May 13

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Join us for an exclusive Associate Member Benefit Webinar designed to help you make the most of your MBA membership.

May 01, 2025

MBA Premier Member Editorial: 10 Things to Know in the Property Market

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Market dynamics are putting pressure on U.S. housing, Cotality Chief Economist Selma Hepp writes.

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