Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)

Major banking, credit union, and mortgage trade groups are pressing the Trump Administration for immediate regulatory changes to lower mortgage costs and ease first-time buyer affordability pressures

Amid bold policy and product headlines aimed at affordability, mortgage advisors remain essential for translating national proposals into clear, locally relevant guidance that helps borrowers make informed long-term decisions

Longtime First American vice chair and widely respected housing finance leader Kurt Pfotenhauer is remembered for his leadership, public policy influence, and commitment to family and service

MBA data shows new-home mortgage applications rose 2.5% year-over-year in December, signaling resilient demand despite a seasonal slowdown and broader housing headwinds

The Mortgage Bankers Association names veteran government affairs strategist Jeremy Green as vice president of legislative affairs to bolster its advocacy and deepen engagement on Capitol Hill

Lower mortgage rates fueled a sharp rebound in refinance demand and lifted purchase activity nearly 30%, according to MBA’s latest Weekly Applications Survey