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Volume 25 Issue 83

Thursday, April 30, 2026

MBA Statement on HUD and USDA Rescission of Energy Efficiency Standards Final Rule

MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Agriculture rescinding the Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction final rule for HUD- and USDA-financed housing:

Federal Reserve Holds Rate Steady; MBA Economist Mike Fratantoni Comments

The Federal Reserve on April 29 held interest rates steady, maintaining the federal funds rate in its current range of 3.5% to 3.75%.

Redfin: Homebuyers Continue to Hold More Power

Redfin, Seattle, reported that there were an estimated 43.1% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in March.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Asks the Expert: Dark Matter’s Craig Rebmann on LOS Providers and AI Strategies (sponsored)

MBA Asks the Expert: Dark Matter’s Craig Rebmann on LOS Providers and AI Strategies (sponsored)

mPower Moments: Why Authenticity Matters in Leadership with M&T Realty’s Christine Chandler

mPower Moments: Why Authenticity Matters in Leadership with M&T Realty’s Christine Chandler

MBA Research Minute: Catch up on the Housing Market

MBA Research Minute: Catch up on the Housing Market

MBANow: John McMullen on the 2026 Condominium Lending Summit

MBANow: John McMullen on the 2026 Condominium Lending Summit

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Broeksmit Backs Revised Basel III Plan Before House Committee, Calls for Changes
Mortgage Rates are Rising Again, but Homebuyers are Trickling Back
US Housing Starts Surge to Highest Level Since December 2024
Jerome Powell to Remain on Fed’s Board After Stepping Down as Chair
Climate Disaster Victims are Rebuilding Using Prefab Homes

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

Essentials for Executives and Board Members: Mortgage Servicing Rights, May 1
Introduction to Mortgage Banking On Demand Starts May 4
School of Mortgage Banking I Online Starts May 4
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Homeowner Association Liens Jump Nearly 9%

Homeowner associations filed 284,933 liens against residents across the country last year, up 8.6% from 2024, according to Benutech Data Insights, Huntington Beach, Calif.

April 29, 2026

MBA’s Bob Broeksmit Testifies at House Hearing on Beneficial Basel III Re-proposal Recommendations for Real Estate Finance

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MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, testified at a legislative hearing titled, "Prioritizing Main Street: Evaluating the Impact of Capital Proposals on Economic Growth and American Communities," before the House Financial Services Committee.

April 29, 2026

CCMS Society’s Philanthropic Committee Launches Annual CCMS Cares: Supporting Families in Need Campaign

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Join the CCMS Society’s Philanthropic Committee’s CCMS Cares: Supporting Families in Need campaign at the MBA CRE Servicing Solutions Conference in San Diego, Calif., May 17-20 and make a positive impact for families caring for critically ill or injured children.

April 30, 2026

Is Your FI Keeping Pace with GenAI? What You Need to Do Now

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Ncontracts' Lara Miller writes that Generative AI isn't waiting for organizations to catch up. It's already embedded in vendor platforms, reshaping operational workflows, creating efficiency gains and generating complex risk exposures that many haven't fully mapped.

April 29, 2026

MBA Applauds Senate Introduction of TRIA Reauthorization Bill

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MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement after the introduction of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (TRIA) of 2026 by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators:

April 29, 2026

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

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Mortgage applications decreased 1.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 24, 2026.

April 29, 2026

Residential Certified Mortgage Servicer (RCMS) Designation

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Designed to carry you through the process of onboarding through career advancement and setting yourself apart, the Residential Certified Mortgage Servicer (RCMS) Certificate and Designation program is a comprehensive program comprised of three levels.

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