MBA’s Builder Application Survey data for March 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 11% from a year ago. Compared to February 2026, applications increased by 26%.
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MBA: Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in March
Mortgage credit availability increased in March according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February, MBA Reports
Homebuyer affordability improved in February, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,061 from $2,070 in January. This is according to MBA’s Purchase Applications Payment Index.
Jill Ranck Joins MBA as Director of Associate Membership
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced that Jill Ranck has joined the association as director of associate membership.
MBA: Mortgage Application Payments Increased in January
Homebuyer affordability declined in January, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,070 from $2,025 in December.
MBA Leads Joint Trades Letter on Basel III Re-Proposal
The Mortgage Bankers Association, with seven other trade groups, sent a letter to Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision Michelle Bowman, Comptroller Jonathan Gould and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chair Travis Hill, outlining aligned views on several major components of the forthcoming Basel III re-proposal.
MBA Sends Letter Regarding Changes to ANS for H.R. 6047
The Mortgage Bankers Association sent a letter to the leadership of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs regarding the amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 6047, the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026.
Industry Briefs, Feb. 2, 2026
Industry news from ACES Quality Management, BaseCap Analytics, Vertyx, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, MeridianLink and MBA.
Industry Briefs, Feb. 2, 2026
Industry news from ACES Quality Management, BaseCap Analytics, Vertyx, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, MeridianLink and MBA.
Alexandra Brinton Joins MBA as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
MBA announced that Alexandra Brinton joined the association as Vice President, CFO. Brinton will oversee MBA’s managerial accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and risk management.