Mortgage Bankers Association

Forbearance Rates Continue Their Decline

November 9th, 2021
The total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 9 basis points to 2.06% for the week ending Oct. 31, 2021. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey estimates there are 1 million homeowners who...

Increased Buyer Urgency Expected Amid Rising Mortgage Rates

January 10th, 2022
Despite various forecasts surrounding mortgage rates, the bottom line is that they are bound to tick up this year, leaving many wondering what this could mean for the housing market. “Higher mortgage rates are one reason why we will move...

Median Mortgage Application Payment Jumped 8.3% in February to $1,653

March 28th, 2022
A brand-new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) says homebuyer affordability decreased in February, with the national median payment applied for by applicants jumping 8.3% to $1,653 from $1,526 in January. The new report, titled, the Purchase Applications Payment...

MBA and NFHA Launch Online Toolkit to Help Underserved Communities

June 22nd, 2022
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) have announced a new online toolkit for mortgage lenders interested in developing Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs). SPCPs permit lenders to offer mortgage credit to economically and socially disadvantaged...
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