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Volume 24 Issue 177

Friday, September 12, 2025

To the Point With Bob: Why Preserving Competition Between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Matters

To the Point with Bob is a periodic blog by MBA President & CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB.

MISMO Publishes Updated Charge and Fee Naming Guide for Industry Use

MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, announced the publication of updates to its Consumer-Facing Charge and Fee Naming Guide.

MCT: Lock Volume Trends Mixed

Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego, released its September Lock Volume Indices report, highlighting some volatility in the market.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Asks the Expert: Proctor Loan Protector on AI and Automation in Insurance Tracking (sponsored)

MBA Asks the Expert: Proctor Loan Protector on AI and Automation in Insurance Tracking (sponsored)

MBA Eye on Washington: MBA-Supported Trigger Leads Bill Signed into Law

MBA Eye on Washington: MBA-Supported Trigger Leads Bill Signed into Law

MBANow: Tonya Wright on MBA’s Future Leaders Program

MBANow: Tonya Wright on MBA’s Future Leaders Program

MBA Research Minute

MBA Research Minute

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Mortgage Rates are Finally Falling, and Just Saw Their Biggest Weekly Drop in the Past Year.
Firm Inflation, Soft Jobs Data Pull Fed in Opposing Directions
Mortgage Payments for 2024 Home Buyers Were Highest in Decades, Census Data Shows
Bipartisan House Bill Would Strengthen HUD’s Grip on Manufactured Housing Standards

MBA NEWS

Mortgage Accounting Webinar Series: Hedge Accounting and GAAP Reporting, Sept. 17
Power Hour Demo: Beyond the Point of Sale, Sept. 23

Valuation Hot Topics: Four Things Valuation Professionals Need to Know Now (Sponsored by ServiceLink)

With the steady beat of regulations, rules and new requirements in the valuation space it can be tough for valuation professionals to keep their finger on the pulse of what’s happening within the industry. Appraisers today must also balance volume challenges, learn new technologies and train the next generation simultaneously.

September 12, 2025

Seven Fair Lending Risks Every Lender Must Address

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Ncontracts' Cassandra Wayman writes that while federal enforcement priorities are shifting, underlying Fair Lending laws haven't changed and borrowers are increasingly aware of lending equity issues.

September 11, 2025

Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in August, MBA Reports

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Mortgage credit availability increased in August according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.

September 11, 2025

MBA: Commercial, Multifamily Mortgage Delinquency Rates Increased in Second Quarter

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Commercial mortgage delinquencies increased in the second quarter, according to MBA’s latest Commercial Delinquency Report.

September 11, 2025

Premier Member Editorial: How is AI Transforming the Mortgage Industry, Now and in the Future?

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Secure Insight President and CEO Andrew Liput writes that AI can improve mortgage banking in several ways.

September 11, 2025

mPact Presents Tough Talks & Bold Moves: Advocating for Yourself as a Young Professional, Sept. 25

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Join us for an empowering webinar designed specifically for young professionals navigating the challenges of workplace communication and self-advocacy.

September 11, 2025

MBA Premier Member Spotlight: Bankers Insurance Service

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

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