MBA Offers Cybersecurity Benefit to Help Members Reduce Risk and Respond to Incidents
October 09 2026 | |
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced an important new MBA member benefit designed to help mortgage companies reduce cyber risk and respond more quickly when incidents occur. Through FTI Consulting, MBA members will now receive preferred access to cybersecurity assessments, threat monitoring, and incident response support.
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Remodeling Market Sentiment Remains Stable in Third Quarter Despite Headwinds
October 08 2026 | |
“Remodeler sentiment remained stable in the third quarter, although remodelers in certain parts of the country continue to report issues with high material costs and finding enough labor to finish projects on time,” said NAHB Remodelers Chair Elliott Pike, a remodeler from Homewood, Ala. “Remodelers also report that economic uncertainty is making some potential customers hesitant to move forward with projects.”
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
October 07 2026 | |
“Mortgage rates moved to their highest level in almost three years last week, with the 30-year fixed rate reaching 7.49 percent as both Treasury rates increased and spreads widened with the increase in rate volatility,” said Joel Kan, CMB, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist. “Very few homeowners have an incentive to refinance at these rates, and the jump in borrowing costs has caused many potential borrowers to step back from the purchase market. With rates roughly a percentage point higher than a year ago, refinance applications last week were at the lowest level since 2025 and fell to less than half of last year’s pace.”
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MBA Opens Doors Foundation Kicks Off 2027 Fundraising Season with More than $3 Million in Donations
October 07 2026 | |
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today announced it received $3,093,500 in corporate and individual donations during its Annual Appeal fundraising campaign for the 2027 fiscal year. The proceeds, which surpassed a set goal of $2.8 million, will support the Foundation's mission of helping vulnerable families with critically ill or injured children stay in their homes while their child is in treatment.
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WFG launches the next evolution of DecisionPoint® to modernize and accelerate refinance title production
October 07 2026 | |
WFG National Title Insurance Company, a Williston Financial Group company, today announced the next evolution of its title automation platform, DecisionPoint®. DecisionPoint’s AI-enabled production engine now delivers a touchless title commitment for qualifying refinance transactions. Built on a robust, proprietary business rules engine, trusted title information, and deep title production expertise, DecisionPoint accelerates the traditional title product, providing the highest level of protection to lenders and their clients, with the accuracy, reliability, and underwriting discipline customers expect from WFG.
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National Association of REALTORS® Names 2026 Good Neighbor Awards Finalists
October 04 2026 | |
“Each of this year’s Good Neighbor Awards finalists represents the power of service to transform lives and communities,” said NAR President Kevin Brown. “Their efforts have created new opportunities, inspired hope and strengthened the places people call home. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and recognize the meaningful impact they make every day.”
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September Jobs Report Commentary from MBA's Mike Fratantoni
October 01 2026 | |
The National Association of REALTORS® launched “Protecting Your Clients and Your Business From Fraud,” a new online resource that provides information that helps members prevent, detect, and report potential real estate fraud of all kinds. The resource is designed to help members get to their next transaction with more confidence.
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CertifID Acquires Closinglock to Build a More Protected and Connected Closing Experience
October 01 2026 | |
“Title companies are being asked to protect more, move faster and deliver a better experience at a time when the risks have never been greater,” said Tyler Adams, CEO and Co-Founder of CertifID. “The challenges facing the real estate industry are real, persistent, and bigger than any one company or product can solve alone. By bringing our technology and expertise together, we seek to stay ahead of emerging threats while elevating the closing experience.”
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