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Volume 25 Issue 22

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Broeksmit: A Strong Start to 2026–And Strong Words Regarding Credit Reporting #MBAIMB26

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.--While many people relaxed in December, MBA was on a tear--including tackling the important issue of credit scores and credit reporting--MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, said here at MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers conference.

ATTOM: Home Prices Hit Record Highs in 2025, but Profit Margins Fall

ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Year-End U.S. Home Sales Report, finding that the national median sales price hit an all-time high of $360,000 last year.

Dealmaker: M&T RCC Provides $55.7M Bridge Loan for Converted Pittsburgh Apartments

M&T Realty Capital Corp., Baltimore, provided a $55.7 million bridge loan for a newly redeveloped office-to-residential conversion project in downtown Pittsburgh.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Asks the Expert: Dark Matter’s Craig Rebmann on Mortgage Servicing Trends (sponsored)

MBA Asks the Expert: Dark Matter’s Craig Rebmann on Mortgage Servicing Trends (sponsored)

Jamie Woodwell on MBA’s Refreshed Commercial and Multifamily Online Resources and MBA CREF26

Jamie Woodwell on MBA’s Refreshed Commercial and Multifamily Online Resources and MBA CREF26

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Research Minute

MBA Research Minute

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Loss-Mitigation Policy Changes Drive Rise in FHA Delinquencies
Friday’s Jobs Report Will Be Delayed Because of the Partial Government Shutdown
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Buzzy Again. What Borrowers Should Know.
The Fed Didn’t Cut Interest Rates. Here Are Five Things to Watch Next
Renting Is Cheaper Than Owning in Every Major U.S. Metro

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

MISMO Boot Camp Online, Feb. 23-24
Introduction to Mortgage Banking On Demand Starts March 2
MBA Introduces CRE Servicing Solutions Conference
Disaster Recovery: A Resource for Homeowners

Downtowns Claim Largest Share of Top U.S. Office Leases: CBRE

Downtown buildings and high-quality office space accounted for most of the largest U.S. office leases signed last year, signaling occupiers’ preference for amenitized and well-designed space that helps bring employees together, according to CBRE, Dallas.

February 03, 2026

Broeksmit Pays Tribute to Kurt Pfotenhauer at #MBAIMB26

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AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.—MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, opened MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers conference with a tribute to longtime mortgage industry leader Kurt Pfotenhauer.

February 02, 2026

MBA Statement on Kevin Warsh’s Nomination to Serve as Federal Reserve Chairman

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MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on President Donald Trump’s announcement of his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve:

February 02, 2026

People in the News, Feb. 3, 2026

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Industry personnel news from Class Valuation, Atlantic Bay Mortgage, LERETA, DocMagic, MISMO, Logan Finance Corp., Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services and Planet Financial Group.

February 05, 2026

MBA NewsLink Premier Member Spotlight: Newbanks

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

February 02, 2026

VantageScore Reports Credit Scores Down in December

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VantageScore, San Francisco, found that in December the average Vantage Score 4.0 credit score declined by one point to 700, indicating that consumer credit conditions are softening.

February 18, 2026

MBA Connect Community Platform Upgrades to Thrive

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MBA is pleased to announce a major enhancement to MBA Connect, our online community: an upgrade to the new Thrive Community platform.

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