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Volume 25 Issue 76

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

KeyBank: 25% of Americans Say Homeownership Feels Out of Reach

KeyBank, Cleveland, released its 2026 Financial Mobility Pulse Poll, finding that a quarter of Americans say homeownership currently feels out of reach.

NewDay USA: Veterans, Service Members Report High VA Loan Satisfaction; Upfront Costs Present Barrier

In a new report, NewDay USA, West Palm Beach, Fla., found strong demand among service members and veterans for homeownership and high satisfaction with the VA home loan benefit.

Dealmaker: Walker & Dunlop Arranges $15M Refinance for Los Angeles Multifamily

Walker & Dunlop, Bethesda, Md., arranged a $14.5 million loan to refinance an affordable apartment community in Los Angeles.

MBA VIDEOS

Celebrate 10 Years of mPower!

Celebrate 10 Years of mPower!

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Eye on Washington

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

MBA Research Minute

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

‘Stability Matters More Than Ever’ as Loan Officer Mobility Slows Again in 2025
Scotsman Guide Survey Finds Mortgage Originators Start the Year Confident, Despite Barriers
Small Banks Are Finally Gaining on Their Giant Rivals
Homeowners Choosing Renovations Over Moves

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

Introduction to Mortgage Banking On Demand Starts May 4
Power Hour Demo: Optimizing the Loan Originator Workflow, May 5
MBA Education Certificates and Designations: AMP, CCMS, CMB, CMCP, CRI, CRU, RCMS and More

MBA Recognizes Our Premier Members

The Mortgage Bankers Association is proud to recognize its Premier Members and to thank them for their continued support of MBA and the real estate finance industry.

April 20, 2026

Advocacy Update: MBANAC26, State and Local Workshop Recaps; GSE AI Updates; More

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

April 20, 2026

People in the News, April 21, 2026

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Industry personnel news from Auction.com, Ardán, Williston Financial Group, Planet and Friday Harbor.

April 20, 2026

Single-Family Rent Growth Downshifts, Cotality Reports

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Single-family rent prices increased 1.1% on a year-over-year basis in February, according to Cotality, Irvine, Calif.

April 20, 2026

MBA Weighs in on CFPB’s Draft Strategic Plan for 2026-2030

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MBA submitted a letter to the CFPB Friday in response to the Bureau's draft Strategic Plan for 2026-2030.

April 20, 2026

MBA NewsLink Q&A: Clarifire’s Jane Mason on Escrow’s Hidden Complexity in Default Servicing

MBA NewsLink recently interviewed Clarifire CEO Jane Mason about escrow’s hidden complexity in default servicing.

April 20, 2026

Access MBA Education’s Updated Single-Family Appraisals Training

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MBA Education has updated its Introduction to Single-Family Appraisals series to align with the new Universal Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) and Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD 3.6), one of the most significant appraisal changes in years.

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