Volume 25 Issue 168

Thursday, September 03, 2026

LendingTree: Wildfires Increasing in U.S.

LendingTree, Charlotte, N.C., published an analysis finding that wildfire activity has surged nationally over the past five years.

Homeowners Report Stronger Positive Financial Feelings, Survey Says

Clever Real Estate, St. Louis, released a new report finding that 50% of Americans report living paycheck to paycheck. Seventy-four percent believe they will still be living that way a year from now.

RCA: Commercial Property Prices Inch Higher

U.S. commercial property prices edged higher in July, the RCA CPPI U.S. National All-Property Index reported.

Trepp: CMBS Delinquency Rate Falls One Basis Point in August

Trepp, New York, reported the CMBS delinquency rate fell by one basis point from July to 7.85%. One year ago, it was 7.29%.

MBA VIDEOS

mPower Moments: On Authentic Executive Branding with Moxie Creative Studios’ Stephanie Armstrong

MBANow: Joel Kan on MBA’s Latest Economic Forecast and Annual26 Market Outlook Session

MBANow: Laura Hopkins on the Oct. 10 mPowering You Summit

MBANow: Wendy Penn on CONVERGENCE Baltimore

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Mortgage Overpayment Is Worst Where Homes Already Cost the Most
What Does a Bond Selloff Mean for American Consumers?
House Republicans Outline Plan to Overhaul CFPB

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

MBA Human Resources Symposium, Sept. 9-10
Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) Designation

Top 10 Reasons Lenders Order UAD 3.6 Hybrid Appraisals Today (Sponsored by Asteroom)

Hybrid appraisals provide lenders with greater appraisal capacity, broader geographic coverage, faster UAD 3.6 adoption, standardized property data and a scalable nationwide fulfillment model.

The Next Era of Mortgage Subservicing Is Predictive, Not Reactive (Sponsored by LoanCare)

For decades, mortgage subservicing has been measured by responsiveness. The next era will be measured by foresight: the ability to anticipate borrower needs, identify opportunities for retention, and mitigate portfolio risks before they become urgent.

September 03, 2026

Americans Are Tapping Home Equity Quickly. What Does It Say About Today’s Homeowner?

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Money Management International's Helene Raynaud says rising home values give American homeowners an extraordinary financial cushion. "Increasingly, they are turning that cushion into cash."

August 26, 2026

Dealmaker: Access Point Financial Co-Originates $120M to Recapitalize New Orleans Hotel

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Access Point Financial, Atlanta, with TMGOC Ventures, Boca Raton, Fla., co-originated a $120 million bridge loan and preferred equity investment to recapitalize the conversion of a new dual-branded hotel property in downtown New Orleans, on behalf of Kailas Cos., Metairie, La.

September 02, 2026

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

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Mortgage applications increased 0.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Aug. 28, 2026.

September 01, 2026

Christopher Hoeffel: Using C-PACE as a Form of Equity in the Capital Stack

CounterpointeSRE’s Christopher Hoeffel examines whether debt lenders should see Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing as lower risk than preferred equity and mezzanine debt.

September 01, 2026

Experian: Fraud Is Rising, Impact of AI Remains Concern

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Experian, Costa Mesa, Calif., put out its 2026 U.S. Identity & Fraud Report, finding that 60% of U.S. businesses report that fraud losses are somewhat or significantly higher than in previous years.

August 31, 2026

MBA Premier Member Editorial: Vice Capital Markets’ Chris Bennett on Recapture, Consolidation and Pricing Discipline

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In this MBA Premier Member Editorial, Vice Capital Markets Chairman Chris Bennett explains why the highest mortgage bid may not be the best execution.

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