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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is the national association representing the real estate finance industry, an industry that employs more than 280,000 people in virtually every community in the country. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the association works to ensure the continued strength of the nation’s residential and commercial real estate markets; to expand homeownership and extend access to affordable housing to all Americans. MBA promotes fair and ethical lending practices and fosters professional excellence among real estate finance employees through a wide range of educational programs and a variety of publications. Its membership of over 2,400 companies includes all elements of real estate finance: mortgage companies, mortgage brokers, commercial banks, thrifts, Wall Street conduits, life insurance companies and others in the mortgage lending field.

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Mortgage Bankers Association
1331 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005

Phone: (202) 557-2700

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Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in September

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Mortgage credit availability increased in September according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
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Mortgage Application Payments Increased Slightly to $2,170 in August

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Homebuyer affordability declined in August with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,170 from 2,162 in July. This is according to the Mortgage
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August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 20.6 Percent

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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for August 2023 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 20.6 percent compared from a
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Mortgage Application Payments Flat in July

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Homebuyer affordability in July was challenging but mostly unchanged from June, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants remaining at $2,162. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Purchase
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July New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 35.5 Percent

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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for July 2023 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 35.5 percent compared from a
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Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in July

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Mortgage credit availability decreased in July according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology. The MCAI fell by 0.3 percent to 96.3
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Home Equity Lending Volume Rose in 2022

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Originations of open-ended Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and closed-end home equity loans increased 50 percent in 2022 compared to two years earlier. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Home Equity Lending Study, released
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June New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 26.1 Percent

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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for June 2023 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 26.1 percent compared from a
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MISMO Releases Latest Version of the MISMO Life of Loan Process Model

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MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced the final release of the latest version of the MISMO Life of Loan Process Model.
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Mortgage Application Payments Increased 2.5 Percent to $2,165 in May

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Homebuyer affordability declined further in May, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing 2.5 percent to $2,165 from $2,112 in April. This is according to the
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May New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 16.6 Percent

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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for May 2023 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 16.6 percent compared from a
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Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in May

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Mortgage credit availability decreased in May according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology. The MCAI fell by 3.1 percent to 96.5 in May
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Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquency Rates Increased in the First Quarter of 2023

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Commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquencies increased in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report
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Mortgage Application Payments Increased 0.9 Percent to $2,112 in April

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Homebuyer affordability declined further in April, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing 0.9 percent to $2,112 from $2,093 in March. This is according to the
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Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Declines 56 Percent in First-Quarter 2023

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Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 56 percent lower in the first quarter of 2023 compared to a year ago, and decreased 42 percent from the fourth quarter of 2022
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MISMO Seeks Public Comment on Version 3.5 Property and Valuation Services Implementation Guide

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MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that it is seeking public comment
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IMB Production Profits Fall to Series Low in 2022

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Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks lost an average of $301 on each loan they originated in 2022, down from an average profit of $2,339 per loan in 2021. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers
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MBA Releases 2022 Rankings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firms’ Origination Volumes

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According to a set of commercial/multifamily real estate finance league tables prepared by the Mortgage Bankers Association
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Mortgage Application Payments Increased 4.9 Percent to $2,061 in February

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Homebuyer affordability declined in February, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing 4.9 percent to $2,061 from $1,964 in January. This is according to the
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February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 1.2 Percent

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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for February 2023 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 1.2 percent