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MBA Opposes Biden Administration’s Rent Control on LIHTC-Financed Multifamily Properties
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Biden administration’s planned
Statement of MBA’s Mike Fratantoni on Current Housing Market Conditions and Challenges Before the...
Mike Fratantoni, MBA's Chief Economist and SVP of Research and Industry Technology, testified today at a hearing titled, "The
A Guide on How to Become a Successful Mortgage Broker
Becoming a successful mortgage broker is an appealing career path for those interested in finance, real estate, and helping individuals achieve their homeownership dreams. As a mortgage
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in Fourth-Quarter 2023
The level of commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding at the end of 2023 was $130 billion (2.8 percent) higher than at the end of 2022, according to the Mortgage
STATEMENT BY NAREB PRESIDENT COURTNEY JOHNSON ROSE
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is honored to have worked with HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on a mission to expand affordable housing, increase homeownership for people of color, and reduce homelessness in America. NAREB congratulates Secretary Fudge on her retirement, recognizing that she will continue to embrace these goals as she writes her next chapter in an extraordinary public service career.
Cleaver, Horsford, Kamlager-Dove Call on Regulators to Investigate Navy Federal Following Alarming Reports of...
U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and
Mortgage Application Payments Increased 3.8 Percent to $2,134 in January
Homebuyer affordability declined in January, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,134 from $2,055 in December. This is according to the
New Democrat Coalition and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Request Answers from Navy Federal Credit Union,...
New Democrat Coalition Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Vice Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases Slightly to 0.22% in January
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 1 basis point from 0.23% of servicers’
When to Sell Your Home for Cash
Deciding when to sell your home is as crucial as figuring out how to sell it. In the bustling world of real estate, selling your home for cash might sound like a swift and less burdensome option. But when is the right time to take this route? Join us as we dive into
January New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 19.1 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for January 2024 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 19.1 percent compared from a
Housing Affordability Remains Near Historic Low Level
Mortgage rates that hit more than a 20-year high, coupled with elevated construction costs and excessive regulatory costs, left housing affordability in the fourth quarter of 2023 virtually
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in January
Mortgage credit availability increased in January according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
New Home Sales Bounce Back in December on Lower Mortgage Rates
Falling interest rates in the closing weeks of 2023 helped to bring buyers off the sidelines and provide a boost for new home sales. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in December increased
Prince William County to host 2024 Northern Virginia Housing Expo march 23 at colgan high...
Renters and first-time buyers looking for housing in Northern Virginia should plan to visit the 2024 Northern Virginia Housing Expo, a regional housing fair, at Charles J. Colgan High School in
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased 3.8 Percent to $2,055 in December
Homebuyer affordability improved in December, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,055 from $2,137 in November. This is according to the
Milestones Drives Strong Momentum with 513% Increase of Consumers on Platform
Milestones, a leading provider of innovative solutions for homeowner engagement in the real estate and mortgage industries, recently celebrated a phenomenal 513% surge in new consumers on its platform within just one month.
Discovering the 5 Key Mortgage Types Every Home Buyer Should Know
Buying a home is an exciting and significant milestone in life. It's a path filled with hopes, dreams, and a fair share of complexities, particularly when it comes to understanding the different types of
MISMO Releases 2023 Annual Report at Winter Summit
MISMO, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today released its 2023 Annual Report at its 2024 Winter Summit. The MISMO Annual Report outlines the organization’s progress
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in December
Mortgage credit availability decreased in December according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE