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Volume 24 Issue 198

Monday, October 13, 2025

Advocacy Update: Government Shutdown Latest; ROAD to Housing Clears Senate; Senate Confirms Jonathan McKernan; more

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

MCT: Rate/Term Refinances Surge in September

Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego, released its latest Lock Volume Indices, revealing that rate/term refinances rose by 183.54% on a monthly basis in September.

Fannie Mae Sentiment Index Flat in September

Fannie Mae released the latest results of its Home Purchase Sentiment Index, finding it was flat at 71.4 in September.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Research Minute

MBA Research Minute

mPower Moments: Marcia Davies sits down with MBA’s Laura Hopkins, AMP

mPower Moments: Marcia Davies sits down with MBA’s Laura Hopkins, AMP

MBA Washington Update

MBA Washington Update

MBANow: Dawn Williams Previews MBA Annual

MBANow: Dawn Williams Previews MBA Annual

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Impact of Policy Uncertainty and Market Volatility on the US Housing and Mortgage Markets
Weathering the Government Shutdown
‘Mortgage Deserts’ Plague Urban and Rural Areas Across the U.S.
Forecast Calls for Originations to Surpass $2 Trillion This Year
Purchase Mortgages Lift Agency Market in Q3 Gains

MBA NEWS

Introduction to Mortgage Banking On Demand Starts Nov. 3
Boost Your Visibility with MBA’s Member Discount Program

Modern Technology Powers Better Lending (Sponsored by Optimal Blue)

Homebuying should feel empowering. With AI and modern, proven tools, lenders are creating faster, clearer, and more personalized borrower journeys.

October 10, 2025

Chart of the Week: Purchase Applications Payment Index for Selected States

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In this week’s Chart of the Week, we show the PAPI series – constructed using median Weekly Applications Survey (WAS) payments and median income – for the nation and six selected states.

October 09, 2025

Dealmaker: Eastern Union Arranges $15.9M for Indiana Condo Conversion

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Eastern Union, Howell, N.J., arranged $15.9 million in financing toward a condo conversion in Mishawaka, Ind., near South Bend.

October 10, 2025

Voting for 2026 MBA Officers, New & Returning Directors Underway

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The voting period for election of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s FY 2026 officers and new and returning directors is underway.

October 09, 2025

MBA Opens Doors Foundation Kicks Off 2026 Fundraising Season With $3.1M in Donations

The MBA Opens Doors Foundation announced it received $3.1 million, against a $2.8 million goal, in corporate and individual donations during its Annual Appeal fundraising campaign for fiscal year 2026.

October 10, 2025

Industry Briefs, Oct. 13 2025

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Industry news from TRUE, Candor, nCino, Sagent, Dark Matter Technologies, Polly, Argyle, LenderLogix, Peak Residential Lending and Enact Holdings.

October 10, 2025

MBA Statement on the Senate Passage of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025

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MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement following the Senate’s inclusion and passage of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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