Trepp, New York, reported its CMBS delinquency rate grew in December, up four basis points to 7.3%.

The beginning of the calendar year brings changes to employee benefits and associated costs for both mortgage company employers and employees. Based on data collected through the MBA and STRATMOR Peer Group Roundtables Program, this week’s Chart of the Week shows that residential lender-paid and servicer-paid costs have generally increased over the past five years, from 2020 to the first half of 2025, at a faster pace than the previous five years, from 2015 to 2020.

The Mortgage Bankers Association announced that Alexandra Brinton joined the association as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Brinton will oversee MBA’s managerial accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and risk management.