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Volume 25 Issue 7

Monday, January 12, 2026

Advocacy Update: MBA Shares Housing Affordability Recommendations to Trump Administration Ahead of Upcoming Announcement

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

Employment Growth Rate Slows; Industry Economists Weigh in on Latest Jobs Data

The pace of employment growth slowed in December to 50,000, in line with the average pace of 49,000 for all of 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

MCT: December Sees Monthly Decline in Mortgage Lock Activity

Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego, released its latest Lock Volume Indices, finding that total lock volume fell 18.74% month-over-month in December.

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MBANow: MBA’s Advocacy on Condominium Lending

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MBA Eye on Washington

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Senate ‘Housing Emergency’ Bill Seeks to Spur Construction of 4 Million U.S. Homes
FHA Usage Will Continue to Outgrow Private MI in 2026
U.S. Housing Starts Fall to Lowest Level Since May 2020
Hundreds of Apartments are Being Built on top of a Costco
Bridge Financing Isn’t the Only Way to Buy a Home on Contingency

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

Introduction to Mortgage Banking On Demand Starts Jan. 12
Access to Research: Make Data-Informed Decisions webinar, Jan. 23
MBA Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference, Feb. 2-4

Zillow Predicts Hottest Markets of 2026

Hartford, Conn., topped the list of the predicted hottest housing markets this year compiled by Zillow, Seattle.

January 09, 2026

Sotheby’s: Luxury Real Estate Market Expected to Remain Strong in 2026

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Sotheby’s International Realty, Madison, N.J., released its 2026 Luxury Outlook report, predicting that the market will continue its upward trajectory in 2026.

January 12, 2026

MBA Chart of the Week: Monthly Payroll Growth

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The economy is growing, but unevenly, and employers certainly appear to be cautious about adding additional workers, as evidenced by the still very slow hiring rate in the recent JOLTS data.

January 09, 2026

MBA State of the Association Address 2026, Jan. 22

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MBA members are invited to join our upcoming State of the Association address, a timely and informative briefing on where we are, where we are headed, and how our collective work is advancing the industry.

January 09, 2026

Dealmaker: JLL Secures $53M Refinancing for Miami Multifamily

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JLL Capital Markets, Chicago, secured the $52.5 million refinance of Horizons North, a 276-unit garden-style apartment community in Miami.

January 09, 2026

Deadline Jan. 31: Residential mPact Spotlight Award

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Twice a year, MBA recognizes industry professionals, aged 40 years or under, that demonstrate a commitment to their company’s success, strengthening communities, and a better future for homebuyers.

January 09, 2026

Industry Briefs, Jan. 12, 2026

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Industry news from Williston Financial Group, Gold Capital Partners, MeridianLink, Optimal Blue, Dovenmuehle, Ideal Mortgage and BlackFin.

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