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Established 1917 · Austin, Texas

The Voice of
Mortgage Banking
in Texas.

TMBA is the statewide home for mortgage banking professionals, connecting industry leaders with the news, advocacy, education, and regulatory insight shaping housing finance across Texas.

From the Capitol to the closing table, TMBA keeps the industry informed, connected, and heard.

On the Desk
This week
  • Capitol
    Pre-filing window opens Nov 9 ahead of the 90th Legislature.
  • Regulatory
    SML posts 2027 examination priorities for Texas lenders.
  • Federal
    CFPB Reg X servicing transfer amendments enter comment.
  • Member
    Capitol Day 2027 registration now open to members.
Mortgage Rate Watch

The week's benchmark rates.

Updated weekly from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey — the long-running benchmark for U.S. conforming mortgage rates.

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Latest Mortgage News

What the industry is reading this week.

Nationalvia mba.org

National Industry News

Mortgage applications, market commentary, and weekly research from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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Texas / TMBAfrom the association

Texas & TMBA Updates

  • AdvocacyRecent

    TMBA files comments ahead of the 90th Texas Legislature on housing affordability.

  • RegulatoryRecent

    Texas SML posts 2027 examination priorities for state-licensed mortgage lenders.

  • EventsUpcoming

    Capitol Day 2027 registration is now open to TMBA members.

  • TexasMember News

    TMBA welcomes new member companies expanding service across the state.

Advocacy Snapshot · 90th Texas Legislature

Counting down to gavel-in.

TMBA represents Texas mortgage banking at the Capitol. Here are the dates that matter ahead of the 90th Legislature — and how to get involved.

242
Days
17
Hours
32
Minutes
16
Seconds
Until gavel-in · January 12, 2027 · 12:00 PM CT
  1. Nov 9, 2026
    Bill filing opens
  2. Jan 12, 2027
    90th Legislature convenes
  3. Mar 12, 2027
    Bill filing deadline
  4. May 31, 2027
    Sine die
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The Long Run Interest Rate Outlook

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Featured Events & Education

Where Texas mortgage banking convenes.

Signature conferences, housing conversations, and education opportunities for Texas mortgage banking professionals.

  • Nov 16
    2026
    Summit

    Texas Housing Summit

    LBJ Library · Austin, TX
    Event details →
  • Feb 7–9
    2027
    Conference

    Southern Secondary Market Conference

    Marriott Marquis · Houston, TX
    Event details →
  • Apr 25–27
    2027
    Convention

    111th Annual Convention

    Hyatt Regency Hill Country · San Antonio, TX
    Event details →
Education
Webinars for Texas mortgage banking professionals.