
MBA Weighs in on OMB Request for Information on Deregulation
The Mortgage Bankers Association weighed in yesterday on the Office of Management and Budget’s request for information on “unnecessary, unlawful, unduly burdensome, and unsound” rules.

ATTOM: Home Equity Dips Slightly in Q1
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Q1 Home Equity and Underwater Report, revealing that 46.2% of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in the first quarter.

MBA Statement on the Nomination of Jonathan McKernan as Undersecretary of Domestic Finance at the Treasury Department
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on the nomination of Jonathan McKernan to serve as the Undersecretary of Domestic Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Redfin: Demand for Vacation Homes Falls
Redfin, Seattle, found that the demand for vacation and second homes has dropped to the lowest level in at least six years.

Premier Member White Paper Profile: SitusAMC Examines Mortgage Servicing Rights
MBA regularly highlights new white papers from its Premier Members. Today, we look at SitusAMC’s recently released Mortgage Servicing Rights in 2025: Navigating Market Volatility.

Fannie Mae: Mixed Results in Home Purchase Sentiment Index
Fannie Mae released its April 2025 National Housing Survey, including the Home Purchase Sentiment Index. The HPSI increased 1.1 points from March to 69.2, but remains down by 2.7 points year-over-year.

Remodeling Market Poised for Growth, NAHB Finds
Aging housing stock and insufficient new home inventory mean the remodeling market is poised for future growth, the National Association of Home Builders reported.
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