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Volume 24 Issue 186

Thursday, September 25, 2025

ICE First Look: Delinquencies Up; Foreclosure Activity Slowly Trending Higher

The national mortgage delinquency rate rose in August--largely driven by a calendar anomaly--while foreclosure activity continued its slow upward trend, ICE Mortgage Technology reported Wednesday.

Zillow: Sellers Slam the Brakes

Sellers took a step back from the housing market in August in response to slow demand from cash-strapped home shoppers, according to the latest market report from Zillow, Seattle.

Dealmaker: Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. Arranges $28M for Seattle-Area Multifamily

Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp., Calabasas, Calif., arranged $28 million in financing for Sunset Terrace, a 108-unit multifamily property in Renton, Wash.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Digest: Creating a Unique Customer Experience with a Connected Ecosystem (sponsored by ICE)

MBA Digest: Creating a Unique Customer Experience with a Connected Ecosystem (sponsored by ICE)

MBA Asks the Expert: Proctor Loan Protector on Servicing and Improving the Customer Experience (sponsored)

MBA Asks the Expert: Proctor Loan Protector on Servicing and Improving the Customer Experience (sponsored)

MBA Now: Mike Fratantoni on Mortgage Rates and MBA’s Forecast

MBA Now: Mike Fratantoni on Mortgage Rates and MBA’s Forecast

mPower Moments: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with MBA’s Fran Mordi

mPower Moments: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with MBA’s Fran Mordi

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

US New Home Sales Jump to More Than 3-1/2-Year High; Economists Dismiss Rise as a Fluke
Mortgage Demand Stalls After Mini Refinance Boom
Powell Signals Federal Reserve to Move Slowly on Interest Rate Cuts
How Real Estate Investors are Propping up U.S. Home Sales
Fannie Economists Expect Sharp Drop in Interest Rates

MBA NEWS

Today: FHA Credit Watch Program–Overview and Remediation
Perks Marketplace: A New Benefit for MBA Members
MBA Opens Applications for Associate Advisory Council
Upcoming School of Loan Origination Courses

Realtor.com: Buyers Show Increased Interest in Fixer-Uppers

Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., found that properties marketed as fixer-uppers are garnering more interest from prospective buyers.

September 24, 2025

Price Growth Slows Further in August, First American Reports

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House price growth slowed further in August, offering some relief for buyers, First American Data & Analytics said in its Monthly Home Price Index Report.

September 26, 2025

Why Intelligent Integration Is the Mortgage Industry’s Next Competitive Edge

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Argyle’s John Hardesty says the next phase of digital transformation is intelligent integration: the purposeful connection of systems so data can move freely and every tool adds measurable value rather than complexity.

September 24, 2025

Today: mPact Presents Tough Talks & Bold Moves: Advocating for Yourself as a Young Professional

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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 24, 2025

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

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Mortgage applications increased 0.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Sept. 19, 2025.

September 24, 2025

MBA NewsLink Q&A: Steve Schulz on Unlocking Efficiency in Mortgage Verification

MBA NewsLink recently interviewed Informative Research's Steve Schulz about underused opportunities like the pre-close VOE refresh and how technology such as AI-assisted verification could shape the future of loan processing.

September 24, 2025

Industry Briefs, Sept. 25, 2025

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Industry news from Sagent, Rate, Argyle, Pennymac, Blue Sage Solutions and Merchants Bank.

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