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Volume 25 Issue 134

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications decreased 2.7% from one week earlier, according to the MBA Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey.

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Examines Mortgage Lock-In Effect

Can elevated mortgage rates help explain recent real estate market tightness? New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia suggests yes.

Commercial Real Estate Planning Declines in June

The Dodge Momentum Index fell 1.9% in June as commercial planning declined 6.8% and institutional planning momentum grew 10.9%.

MBA VIDEOS

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

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

mPower Moments: On Leading with Authenticity and Purpose with K&L Gates’ Stacy Ackermann

mPower Moments: On Leading with Authenticity and Purpose with K&L Gates’ Stacy Ackermann

MBA Research Minute

MBA Research Minute

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Eye on Washington

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Latest Improvement on Inflation Isn’t ‘Mission Accomplished,’ Fed Chairman Warsh Says
Foreclosure Inquiries Reach Highest Level Since 2020
Property Play: The World Cup Effect for Commercial Real Estate
In This Housing Market, the Second Home Comes First

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

Analyzing the 2025 Mortgage Market: A Deep Dive into New HMDA Data, July 22
How Lenders Can Create More Homes–and Build Their Business, July 28
AI for Mortgage Marketers, Aug. 4
Sept. 1: MBA HELOC and Home Equity Lending Workshop

Realtor.com: Rents Continue to Fall in June

Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., reported median asking rent saw its 35th straight month of year-over-year declines.

July 14, 2026

‘A Major Win for Housing’–21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law

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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law, marking the most comprehensive bipartisan housing package in decades. The legislation includes key MBA‑supported provisions that reduce red tape, smooth financing options, expand housing supply and improve affordability.

July 16, 2026

What If We’ve Been Asking the Wrong Housing Question? #VieauxPoint

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What if the next decade of housing demand looks fundamentally different than the last one? That question is at the heart of a new MBA white paper, Implications of a Persistent Slowing in Housing Demand.

July 14, 2026

Redfin: Home Prices Hit Record High in June

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Redfin, Seattle, reported the median U.S. home-sale price rose 2.2% year over year to a record $408,776 in June.

July 14, 2026

Meet mPact Leadership

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mPact has a great team of industry professionals on our mPact Leadership Committees. We are thankful for their leadership and participation. Click here to meet them.

July 14, 2026

FundingShield: Wire, Title Fraud Risks Tick Up in Q2

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FundingShield, Newport Beach, Calif., released its Q2 2026 Wire Fraud Analytics & Risk Report, finding that 45.32% of transactions within a $120.7 billion portfolio spanning residential, CRE, non-QM and securitized collateral were flagged for issues posing significant wire and title fraud risks.

July 14, 2026

MBA: Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in June

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Mortgage credit availability decreased in June according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.

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