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Volume 24 Issue 221

Thursday, November 06, 2025

Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Increased 36% in Third Quarter

Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 36% higher in the third quarter of 2025 than a year earlier, according to MBA's Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations.

ADP Reports Private Sector Employment Increased by 42,000 Jobs in October

Private sector employment increased by 42,000 jobs in October and pay was up 4.5% year over year, according to the October ADP National Employment Report.

MBA NewsLink Q&A With New MISMO President Brian Vieaux, CMB

MBA NewsLink recently interviewed MISMO’s new president, Brian Vieaux, CMB, about his background and his goals for the mortgage standards-development organization.

MBA VIDEOS

MBAAnnual25 Conference Connection Conversation With Dark Matter Technology’s Craig Rebmann (sponsored)

MBAAnnual25 Conference Connection Conversation With Dark Matter Technology’s Craig Rebmann (sponsored)

MBA Now Introduces New MISMO President Brian Vieaux, CMB

MBA Now Introduces New MISMO President Brian Vieaux, CMB

MBA Research Minute

MBA Research Minute

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Eye on Washington

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Making a Comeback: Here’s Why
Builders Are Offering Mortgage Rate Discounts. Home Buyers Aren’t Biting.
Inventory Surge Cools U.S. Home Prices, but Northeast Markets Stay Strong: Cotality
Rental Payment Reporting Boosts Mortgage Eligibility
There’s An Outperforming Real Estate Sector Hiding in Plain Sight

MBA NEWS

Nov. 6: Leveraging Rental Payment History Part I, Current GSE Policy and Recent Enhancements
Perks Marketplace: Special Discounts Through Dec. 1 for MBA Members from Dell, Lowe’s

The Next Evolution in Appraisal Management: Innovation with Confidence (Sponsored by Connexions)

Appraisal management is entering a new era where technology, compliance, and adaptability define how lenders balance speed with trust.

November 07, 2025

MBA Premier Member White Paper Spotlight: FICO Score Credit Insights

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MBA NewsLink recently interviewed MBA Premier Member FICO, Bozeman, Mont., about its new white paper, FICO® Score Credit Insights.

November 07, 2025

Mortgage Call Report Version 7 XML Released

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On Oct. 31, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors posted the Mortgage Call Report Version 7 XML file for filers to begin building compliance. Considering the delay in the XML release, MBA has urged CSBS and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators to encourage their state regulator members to offer Q1 2026 grace periods for the first filing of MCRV7.

November 05, 2025

MBA Responds to FHFA’s Proposed 2026-2028 Housing Goals

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The Mortgage Bankers Association sent a comment letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency in response to the agency's proposed rule on its 2026-2028 housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the GSEs.

November 06, 2025

MBA Premier Member Editorial: Women Reshaping the Mortgage Industry

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Secure Insight President & CEO Andrew Liput says that as the father of four daughters, he has his own unique perspective on how women bring emotional intelligence and dedicated initiative to problem solving.

November 05, 2025

Upfront Data Collection Improves Loan Quality, Lowers Origination Costs

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Patrick O’Brien from LenderLogix says the best place to strengthen loan quality is right at the beginning: the point of sale.

November 05, 2025

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

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Mortgage applications decreased 1.9% from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 31, 2025.

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