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Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in October
Homebuyer affordability improved in October, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,039 from $2,067 in September. This is according to the
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Increased 36 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2025
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 36 percent higher in the third quarter of 2025 compared to a year earlier, and increased 18 percent from the second quarter of
Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Third Quarter, But Still in Negative Territory
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased year-over-year in the third quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association
First-Time Home Buyer Share Falls to Historic Low of 21%, Median Age Rises to...
The share of first-time home buyers dropped to a record low of 21%, while the typical age of first-time buyers climbed to an all-time high of 40 years, according to the National Association of
Delinquency Rates for Commercial Properties Decreased in the Third Quarter of 2025
Delinquency rates for mortgages backed by commercial properties decreased during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows No Change in September
Pending home sales in September showed no change from the prior month and fell 0.9% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report.
Amid Market Challenges, Builder Expectations Rise in October
Even as builders continue to grapple with market and macroeconomic uncertainty, sentiment levels posted a solid gain in October as future sales expectations surpassed the 50-point breakeven mark for the first time since last January.
September New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 2.0 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for September 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 2.0 percent
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in September
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
Urban Land Institute Foundation Achieves $100 Million Goal of “Our Cities, Our Future” Capital...
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and research partner RCLCO, released the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing’s 2025 Home Attainability Index, a data-rich tool measuring affordability,
New Home Sales Post Unexpected Large Gain in August
A modest drop in mortgage rates led to a surprisingly large jump in new home sales in August that could be revised lower next month. Sales of newly built single-family homes jumped 20.5% higher in August, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 4.0% Increase in August
Pending home sales in August increased by 4.0% from the prior month and rose 3.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in Second-Quarter 2025
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $47.1 billion (1.0 percent) in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA)
August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 1.0 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for August 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 1.0 percent compared from a
NAHB Calls on Congress to Protect Energy Choice
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today called on Congress to help ease the housing affordability crisis by supporting policies that preserve energy choice, ensure access to
HUD Unveils Exhibitors for the 2025 Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced more than 25 exhibitors that will showcase innovative housing and construction technologies on the National Mall during
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT DIPS IN AUGUST AS PROJECT OWNERS PUT PLANS ON HOLD, IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT...
Association Survey Finds Tariffs, Other Policy Shifts Leading to Project Cancellations and Delays, While Substantial Share of
Multifamily Lending Increased 17 Percent to $289 Billion in 2024
In 2024, 2,463 different multifamily lenders originated a total of $288.7 billion in new mortgages for multifamily properties with five or more units, according to the Mortgage Bankers
Single-Family Construction Down in Large Metros, Up in Rural Areas
In a sign of a soft housing market, single-family construction posted declines in nearly every geographic region in the second quarter of 2025, with the largest percentage drop of 3.8%
HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in July 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for July 2025