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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 2.7 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week
Eddy Perez, CMB, Appointed Chairman of MORPAC for 2019-2020
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has announced that Eduardo "Eddy" Perez, CMB, President of Equity Prime Mortgage, LLC, has been appointed chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association Political Action Committee (MORPAC) for the 2019-2020 election cycle.
Alden Knowlton Promoted to Associate Vice President of Political Affairs
Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today announced that Alden Knowlton has earned the promotion to Associate Vice President for Political Affairs within the association's Legislative and Political Affairs team, effective immediately.
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decreased 6.1 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for December 2018 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 6.1 percent from a year ago. Compared to November 2018, applications decreased by 13 percent. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns
Bill Packer of American Financial Resources Named New MBA Chair of RESTECH
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced that Bill Packer, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at American Financial Resources, Inc. (AFR), is the new chairman of its Residential Technology Forum (RESTECH).
2019 CREF Outlook Survey: Majority of Firms Expect Originations to Increase
Commercial and multifamily mortgage originators expect 2019 to be another strong year in lending activity, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) 2019 Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Outlook Survey.
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 Ellie Mae's AllRegs® Market Clarity® business information tool.
Mortgage Applications Rebound in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 23.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 4, 2019. This week's results include an adjustment for the New Year's Day holiday.
MBA Releases Third Quarter 2018 Commercial/Multifamily DataBook
The Mortgage Bankers Association has released its third quarter of 2018 Commercial/Multifamily DataBook. Members of the media may download the DataBook directly here. The general public may download the report for free here.
Broeksmit Comments on Announcement that Joseph Otting will be Named Acting Director of FHFA
Statement of Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), on the announcement that President Donald J. Trump will name Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting as Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency beginning Jan. 6 after the end of Director Mel Watt's term
Broeksmit Testifies on Housing Finance Reform
Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) testified today before the House Financial Services Committee at a hearing titled, "A Legislative Proposal to Provide for a Sustainable Housing Finance System: The Bipartisan Housing Finance Reform Act of 2018."
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 5.8 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 14, 2018.
November New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decrease 11 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for November 2018 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 11 percent from a year ago. Compared to October 2018, applications declined by 14 percent. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns
Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Climbs to New High in the Third Quarter
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding rose by $45.4 billion (1.4 percent) in the third quarter of 2018 to an all-time high, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications rose 1.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 7, 2018.
Comment of Bob Broeksmit on Nomination of Mark Calabria to be Director of the...
Statement of Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on the announcement that President Donald J. Trump intends to nominate Mark Calabria to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
MBA’s Broeksmit Statement on Kraninger Confirmation
Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), released the following statement regarding the confirmation of Kathleen Kraninger to be the next head of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP).
Mortgage Applications Rise in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 2.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 30, 2018. The results for the week ending November 23, 2018, included an adjustment for the Thanksgiving holiday.
IMB Profits Lag in the Third Quarter
Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a net gain of $480 on each loan they originated in the third quarter of 2018, down from a reported gain of $580 per loan in the second quarter of 2018, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) newly released Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report.
Mortgage Applications Rise in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 5.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 23, 2018. This week's results include an adjustment for the Thanksgiving holiday.