ATTOM: Zombie Foreclosures Increase

Vacant residential properties increased 1.3% in the second quarter to 1.28 million houses, reported ATTOM, Irvine, Calif.

CoreLogic Says 33M Homes at Risk in 2023 Hurricane Season

CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif., reported 33 million U.S. properties are at risk of hurricane-force wind damage, with reconstruction cost value of $11.6 trillion, as the 2023 hurricane season kicks off.

Commercial Real Estate Reset? A Special Servicing Roundtable

As property sale transactions and originations stall, MBA NewsLink interviewed two special servicing executives and a CMBS researcher to get their insights on the commercial real estate finance landscape and outlook.

MBA Launches Upgraded CONVERGENCE Site

The Mortgage Bankers Association announced a revamped version of the CONVERGENCE section of its website, aiming to benefit its members and a broader audience.

Quote: Tuesday, June 6, 2023

“Delinquency rates increased for every major capital source during the first quarter, foreshadowing additional strains that are likely to work their way through the [commercial real estate] system.”
–MBA Head of Commercial Real Estate Research Jamie Woodwell

MBASecondary23: Solving the Affordability Puzzle

NEW YORK–Affordability is among the top challenges for the housing market. Having strong counterparty relationships and sustainable products helps lenders to better serve the market and maintain liquidity.