Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)

File amicus brief in support of regulator in case to be heard later this year.

MBA: Applications fell 5.7% last week, after rising 6.3% the previous week.

While downward trend continues, there are some signs of deterioration in post-forbearance workouts.

Seeks additional analysis for some portions of proposed changes.

The 3.56% rate was the lowest for any first quarter since MBA’s survey began in 1979.

Stakeholders hopeful that agency will proactively seek greater input before proposing future changes.