MBA says tri-merge credit checks cost lenders up to $100 per loan, doubling since pre-COVID, as industry pushes for a cheaper, single-report model
Tagged: Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
Final push now left to House; reconciled bill needed next
Leah Price will serve as lead for Better's tech as it heads to market — and company takes aim at ICE’s Encompass platform
Purchase and refinance apps both climb, with purchase demand now 20% higher than a year ago, MBA reports
With big changes coming in valuation reporting, ‘longtime strategist and solutions architect’ to help guide company through them
Purchase, refinance activity dip despite slightly lower rates, though annual gains remain
Mapping what's happened with rates in 2025 as they've influenced mortgage activity — and what's influencing them
Purchase activity up despite rising rates, but refinances see notable retreat
At a one-day summit on the future of mortgage policy, long-time housing finance experts confronted a crisis of regulatory relevance amid mounting challenges
A look at the plusses, minuses of the 2025 Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act