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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.

Contact:

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

Phone: (202) 557-2700

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications increased 9.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 20, 2015

MBA’s Stevens Comments on Delaney/Carney/Himes Housing Finance Reform Proposal

David H. Stevens, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following statement in response to the release of federal housing reform legislation by Representatives John K. Delaney, John Carney, and Jim Himes

MBA Releases 2014 Rankings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firms’ Origination Volumes

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its annual ranking of commercial/multifamily mortgage firms by origination volume. The MBA study is the only one of its kind to present a comprehensive set of listings of 127 different commercial/multifamily mortgage originators, their 2014 volumes and the different roles they play.

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

 Mortgage applications decreased 3.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 13, 2015.

Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Grew at the Fastest Pace Since 2007

Total commercial/multifamily debt outstanding stood at $2.64 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2014, an increase of $48.9 billion, or 1.9 percent, over the third quarter, according to data collected by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Commercial/multifamily debt outstanding increased at the highest rate since the fourth quarter of 2007, as three of the four major investor groups increased their holdings in the fourth quarter.

MBA Releases New TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosure Resource Guide

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released this week a new TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Resource Guide designed to assist lenders in complying with the TRID rule by August 1, 2015. TRID was issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and combined the mortgage disclosure regimes established by the Truth In Lending Act (TILA) and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) into one single rule.

Applications for New Home Purchases Increased in February

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for February 2015 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased by 12 percent relative to the previous month. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications decreased 1.3 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 6, 2015

MISMO® Version 3.3.1 Reference Model Released

MISMO announced the release of version 3.3.1 of the MISMO Residential Reference Model in Candidate Recommendation status and for a 30-day intellectual property rights (IPR) review.

MBA Honors 2015 Mortgage Banking Tech All-Stars

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and Mortgage Banking magazine will award seven industry innovators with the Mortgage Banking Tech All-Stars award at MBA's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo 2015, taking place March 29th through April 1st at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida.

Mortgage Credit Availability Increases Slightly in February

Mortgage credit availability increased slightly in February according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) which analyzes data from the AllRegs® Market Clarity® product

Mortgage Applications Little Changed in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications increased 0.1 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 27, 2015

Commercial/Multifamily Delinquencies Continue Decline

Delinquency rates for commercial and multifamily mortgage loans continued to decline in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report.

Mortgage Delinquencies Continue to Decrease in Fourth Quarter

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 25, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.68 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the fourth quarter of 2014.  This was the lowest level since the third quarter of 2007. The delinquency rate decreased 17 basis points from the previous quarter, and 71 basis points from one year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) National Delinquency Survey.

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 25, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 3.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 20, 2015.  This week’s results include an adjustment to account for the Presidents’ Day holida

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 18, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 13.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 13, 2015.

MBA Honors Brian Stoffers with 2015 CREF Distinguished Service Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 17, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) awarded Mr. Brian Stoffers, Global President of Debt and Structured Finance for CBRE Capital Markets, with the 2015 Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Distinguished Service Award at the Association's 25th annual CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo held in San Diego, CA

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 17, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 9.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 6, 2015

Mortgage Delinquency Rates Increase, But Foreclosure Inventory Rate Down Sharply

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 7.25 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the first quarter of 2013, an increase of 16 basis points from the previous quarter, but down 15 basis points from one year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) National Delinquency Survey.

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications increased 7.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 3, 2013