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Volume 25 Issue 88

Thursday, May 07, 2026

MBA: Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Increased 52% in First Quarter

Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 52% higher in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a year earlier, according to MBA's Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations.

Zillow Market Report: Recovery Stalls in April

Zillow, Seattle, reported that the anticipated spring recovery for the home sales market stalled somewhat in April as rates increased. For the first time this year, new listings grew more on an annual basis than home sales.

Veterans United: Misconceptions May Stymie Homebuying

Veterans United, Columbia, Mo., released a new survey, finding that misconceptions about credit scores, down payments and mortgage rates are widespread and may be barriers to homebuying and ownership.

MBA VIDEOS

MBANow: Optimal Blue’s Kevin Foley on the Virtual Economist (sponsored)

MBANow: Optimal Blue’s Kevin Foley on the Virtual Economist (sponsored)

MBA Research Minute

MBA Research Minute

mPower Moments: Why Authenticity Matters with M&T Realty’s Christine Chandler

mPower Moments: Why Authenticity Matters with M&T Realty’s Christine Chandler

MBA Eye on Washington

MBA Eye on Washington

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Inventory Is rising, but Homes Are Selling Faster
In a Topsy-Turvy World, Capital Flows to CRE
What’s the ‘Magic Number’ That’ll Get Homebuyers Off the Sidelines?
NYC, Rhode Island and Others Consider Pieds-à-Terre Taxes to Fix Budget Shortfalls
More Americans Are Remodeling Their Homes as the Cost of Relocation Soars.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

State of the Market: Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Mortgage Lending, May 14
MBA Speakers Bureau
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Trepp: CMBS Delinquency Rate Near Flat in April

Trepp, New York, reported the CMBS delinquency rate decreased by one basis point to 7.54% in April.

May 08, 2026

AI Is Already Influencing Your Loan Decisions. Is Your Governance Keeping Up?

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Ncontracts' Rafael DeLeon says AI is already a part of your lending operations. "In many cases, it’s also inside your vendors’ systems, running quietly in the background of decisions your organization is ultimately responsible for."

May 05, 2026

MAA Call to Action: Urge the House to Repair the Senate Housing Bill

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The Mortgage Bankers Association Mortgage Action Alliance has released a Call to Action, encouraging members to contact their House representative and urge them to correct four concerning sections in the Senate-passed ROAD to Housing Act.

May 06, 2026

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

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Mortgage applications decreased 4.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 1, 2026.

May 05, 2026

MISMO Releases BPM+ Reference Model Toolkit to Accelerate Standards‑Based Process and Decision Modeling

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MISMO, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, announced the release of the MISMO BPM+ Reference Model Toolkit, a new resource that helps organizations model mortgage processes, decisions, and data using industry‑standard BPM+ methods aligned with MISMO standards.

May 04, 2026

The Shift to State Regulation: What Lenders Need to Know About Servicing Risk

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LoanCare’s Suzanne Szymoniak notes mortgage servicers have experienced a noticeable shift in regulatory momentum: “The regulatory center of gravity is moving to the states.”

April 23, 2026

MBA Secondary & Capital Markets Conference, May 17-20

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The issues shaping secondary and capital markets are evolving fast—and they’re all on the agenda at MBA’s Secondary & Capital Markets Conference, May 17-20 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City.

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