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Volume 25 Issue 60

Monday, March 30, 2026

Advocacy Update: MBA Chair-Elect Owen Lee Testifies on VA Program Improvements; USDA Launches MBA-Supported Pilot; Federal District Court Vacates FinCEN Rule; MBA Letter to CFPB on HMDA Reporting

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

Redfin: Biggest Gap Between Sellers, Buyers on Record

Redfin, Seattle, reported there were 46.3% more home sellers than buyers in the housing market in February, the largest gap dating back to 2013.

ATTOM: Homes Remain Unaffordable in Q1

ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Q1 Home Affordability Report, finding that homes were less affordable than historical averages in 97% of counties with sufficient data to analyze for Q1.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Now: Previewing MBANAC26 with Plaza Home Mortgage’s Melanie Coulton, CMB, AMP

MBA Now: Previewing MBANAC26 with Plaza Home Mortgage’s Melanie Coulton, CMB, AMP

mPower Moments: The Importance of Resilience and Confidence with LaTasha Waddy

mPower Moments: The Importance of Resilience and Confidence with LaTasha Waddy

MBA Now: David Upbin on Mortgage Banking Bound's Launch at Louisiana State University

MBA Now: David Upbin on Mortgage Banking Bound's Launch at Louisiana State University

MBA Research Minute: What's Happening in the Housing Market

MBA Research Minute: What's Happening in the Housing Market

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Laura Hopkins Steps Into a Bigger Role With a Bigger Vision for Women at MBA
Freddie Mac’s Former Chief Charts Path to GSE Capital Reform
Markets Lean Toward Fed Hike as Energy Shock Stirs Inflation Fears
Trump Administration Reignites Effort to Sell Federal Properties
More Rules Coming for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Condo Approvals

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

Fraud Detection and Prevention in Non-Agency Lending, March 31
How Secondary Marketing Powers Mortgage Lending, April 1
Access to Connections: Mastering the Modern Conference Scene, April 22
Make Your Voice Heard With the MBA Mortgage Action Alliance

Industry Briefs March 30, 2026

Industry news from TransUnion, Prudent AI, Vertyx, Onity Group, MeridianLInk, PRMI and Tavant.

March 30, 2026

Chart of the Week: Commercial Mortgage Delinquency Rates, Range Since 1996

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According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Commercial Delinquency Report, commercial mortgage delinquency rates were mixed across investor groups in the fourth quarter of 2025.

March 30, 2026

Women’s History Month: Spotlighting ORNL Federal Credit Union’s Jennifer Kouchis

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March is women’s history month and MBA NewsLink is hosting a series of interviews with women in the industry to learn about their experiences and challenges, and get their advice. Our sixth spotlight is on ORNL Federal Credit Union's Chief Strategy & Growth Officer Jennifer Kouchis.

March 27, 2026

Statement of MBA Chair-Elect Owen Lee on VA Home Lending Before the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity

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Owen Lee, 2026 MBA Chair-Elect and CEO at Success Mortgage Partners, Inc., testified Thursday at a legislative hearing before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

March 27, 2026

MBA Education’s Certificates and Designations

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Build your institutional knowledge and achieve professional success by earning one of MBA Education's premier certifications or designations.

March 27, 2026

Class Valuation’s Nikkita Phanda on UAD 3.6 and Collateral Modernization: What Lenders Need to Know

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The transition to UAD 3.6 is already well underway, marking the most significant update to appraisal reporting standards in more than a decade.

March 27, 2026

Why 2026 Will Force a Restructuring—A Premier Member Editorial From Pragma USA

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In previous editorials, we have explored how operational costs and Artificial Intelligence are reshaping the mortgage landscape.

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