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Volume 25 Issue 130

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Credible: Americans Spend Nearly $5,000 More Per Year on Homeownership Than Expected

Homeownership is a goal for many Americans, but a new report from personal financial marketplace Credible finds many are financially unprepared for this milestone.

Industry Briefs, July 9, 2026

Industry news from iEmergent, MBA, nCino, Cornerstone First Mortgage, AnnieMac, Tavant, Dovenmuehle, Blue Sage Solutions, AD Mortgage and Ncontracts.

JLL: Retail Investment Hits Mid-Cycle ‘Sweet Spot’

JLL, Chicago, says the U.S. retail real estate market has finally hit its stride.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Conference Connection: Truework’s Randy Lightbody on Borrower Affordability Trends (sponsored)

MBA Conference Connection: Truework’s Randy Lightbody on Borrower Affordability Trends (sponsored)

MBA Eye on Washington: GSEs Release Historical Credit Score Data for VantageScore 4.0, FICO 10T Adoption

MBA Eye on Washington: GSEs Release Historical Credit Score Data for VantageScore 4.0, FICO 10T Adoption

MBA Opens Doors' Deb Dubois on Reaching the 20,000 Families Milestone

MBA Opens Doors' Deb Dubois on Reaching the 20,000 Families Milestone

MBA Research Notes

MBA Research Notes

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

CFPB Seeks Input on Easing Mortgage Closing Disclosure Rules
Reverse Mortgages Emerge as a Tool in ‘Gray Divorce’ Settlements
Home Price Growth to Fall Behind Inflation, Realtor.com Forecast Shows
Empty Schools Spark New Wave of Apartment Conversions

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

AI Mortgage Practitioner Course, July 15-17
UAD 3.6 Office Hours Part II, July 20
How Lenders Can Create More Homes–and Build Their Business, July 28

UAD 3.6 Is More Than a Forms Change — Lenders Should Treat It as an Operational Transformation (sponsored by Appraisal Institute)

The UAD 3.6 transition is not just a forms update—it will reshape appraisal workflows, data management, and lender operations.

July 13, 2026

mPower: Grit, Grind, and Grace–A Leadership Journey for Women Who Refuse to Settle, July 15

Blending personal storytelling, industry insights, and practical takeaways, this webinar will leave participants inspired and equipped to take the next step in their own leadership journey.

July 10, 2026

Insurance Compliance in CRE is More Than a Closing Requirement

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Elizabeth Burnett, CCMS, writes that insurance compliance doesn’t end at closing. “It actually begins there and continues throughout the life of the loan — year after year, renewal after renewal.”

July 09, 2026

Premier Member Editorial–Beyond the Note: How Modern Data Empowers Sustainable Homeownership

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Equifax's Jesse Hardin says a deeper understanding of a borrower's complete financial picture is the key to navigating today’s housing landscape.

July 08, 2026

AD Mortgage: Non-QM Volume Is Growing

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AD Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., found rising demand across borrower segments for non-QM mortgages, with 74.5% of brokers reporting non-QM growth and 88.4% expecting continued growth.

July 08, 2026

Trepp: CMBS Delinquency Rate Dips in June

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Trepp, New York, reported the commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate decreased by 20 basis points in June to 7.35%.

July 08, 2026

BSI’s Larry Goldstone: Why Servicing Performance is a Capital Markets Issue

MBA NewsLink recently interviewed BSI Financial Services' Larry Goldstone about the operationalization of mortgage servicing rights.

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