MBA Leads Joint Trades Letter Offering Actions to Lower Costs for Mortgage Borrowers
MBA, America’s Credit Unions and the Independent Community Bankers of America sent a letter Jan. 21 to the White House’s National Economic Council urging the consideration of three near-term administration actions that could directly lower costs for borrowers seeking home mortgages.
Honoring Former MBA Chairman Joe Pickett, CMB
Former MBA Chairman Joe Pickett, CMB, passed away on December 21, 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association and his many friends and colleagues remember him fondly.
Redfin: Sellers Now Outnumber Buyers by Record Margin
Redfin, Seattle, reported there were a record 47.1% more sellers than buyers in December. That’s the largest such gap since 2013.






