Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139,000 in May, with the unemployment rate flat at 4.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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State of the Market: Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Mortgage Lending, May 13
Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the current and future landscape of mortgage technology amidst the evolving state of the economy and market trends.

FOMC Keeps Rates Steady; MBA Economist Provides Commentary
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee left interest rates unchanged May 7.

U.S. Adds 177,000 Jobs in April; Industry Economists Weigh In
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 177,000 jobs were added to total nonfarm payroll employment last month, with the unemployment rate flat at 4.2%.

State of the Market: Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Mortgage Lending, May 13
Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the current and future landscape of mortgage technology amidst the evolving state of the economy and market trends.

Judith Ricks Joins MBA as Associate Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Research
MBA announced that Judith Ricks has joined the association as Associate Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Research. In this role, Ricks will develop and oversee MBA’s extensive research and analysis that covers commercial real estate finance markets.

Fannie Mae HPES Predicts Home Price Growth Will Moderate
Fannie Mae, in partnership with Pulsenomics, Acton, Mass., released its Home Price Expectations Survey for the first quarter.

State of the Market: Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Mortgage Lending–May 13
Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the current and future landscape of mortgage technology amidst the evolving state of the economy and market trends.

U.S. Adds 228,000 Jobs in March; Industry Economists Weigh In
Total nonfarm payroll increased by 228,000 in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Chart of the Week: Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding
According to MBA’s Quarterly Mortgage Debt Outstanding Report, total commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by 3.7% year-over-year, rising from $4.62 trillion in Q4 2023 to $4.79 trillion in Q4 2024. This growth reflects continued investment in commercial real estate, with sector-specific variations in debt allocation.