MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement after the full House passage of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act:
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MBA Letter to Congress Supports H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act
On Friday, the Mortgage Bankers Association sent a support letter to House leadership and all Members of Congress urging them to vote in favor of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act.
The Mortgage Collaborative: Survey Highlights Growth, Technology as Priorities in 2026
The Mortgage Collaborative, San Diego, released results from its Pulse of the Network survey, finding that business growth and development and technology implementation and cost reduction are key themes for the industry.
ATTOM: Home Prices Hit Record Highs in 2025, but Profit Margins Fall
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Year-End U.S. Home Sales Report, finding that the national median sales price hit an all-time high of $360,000 last year.
Vertyx’s Ayo Opeyemi: Borrower Recapture Isn’t a Marketing Problem. It’s a Data Problem.
Vertyx Co-Founder Ayo Opeyemi says AI-powered insights allow servicing teams to engage as trusted advisors, proactively presenting options when they’re most relevant to the borrower’s financial goals.
Broeksmit: A Strong Start to 2026–And Strong Words Regarding Credit Reporting #MBAIMB26
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.–While many people relaxed in December, the Mortgage Bankers Association was on a tear–including tackling the important issue of credit scores and credit reporting–MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, said here at MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers conference.
ATTOM: Home Prices Hit Record Highs in 2025, but Profit Margins Fall
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Year-End U.S. Home Sales Report, finding that the national median sales price hit an all-time high of $360,000 last year.
LendingTree: Median Planned Down Payment Up Sharply
LendingTree, Charlotte, N.C., released an analysis on current down payment trends, finding that the median planned down payment has increased sharply since 2021. Planned down payments now account for larger shares of loan amounts and borrowers’ incomes, too.
FOMC Maintains Target Range for Federal Funds Rate; MBA Economist Weighs In
As the market had anticipated, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee left the federal funds target range unchanged Wednesday at its January meeting.
To the Point With Bob: Why It’s Time for Competition for Credit Scores and Reports
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, says it’s time for competition for credit scores and reports.