The U.S. Census Bureau released a new report finding that the percentage of U.S. owner-occupied homes owned free and clear rose to 39.4% in 2020-2024.
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MISMO Honored as HousingWire 2026 Tech100 Mortgage Winner
MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, has been selected as a Tech100 Mortgage award winner by HousingWire.
Investor Sentiment Consistent in Q4, RCN Capital/CJ Patrick Survey Finds
RCN Capital, South Windsor, Conn., and CJ Patrick Co., Trabuco Canyon, Calif., released their latest Investor Sentiment Index, showing a score of 101. That’s flat from Q3 and up four points year-over-year.
Servicing Smarter Starts with Scalable QC (sponsored by ACES Quality Management)
Scaling QC without sacrificing consistency best positions servicers to manage risk, protect the customer experience and remain resilient through 2026.
MBA Applauds House Passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act
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:
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.