Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden is North America news editor at Mortgage Professional America and Canadian Mortgage Professional, where he reports on the US and Canadian mortgage and housing markets. Fergal joined the company in 2021, and previously worked as a reporter for a B2B industry publication in Toronto and in various freelance roles. He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Journalism.

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Are homebuyers now undaunted by high mortgage rates?

Many have grown accustomed to the new landscape, says top originator

Are homebuyers now undaunted by high mortgage rates?

Fed reveals latest decision on rates

Announcement arrives amid growing speculation on central bank's path forward

Fed reveals latest decision on rates

How homeless experiences helped originator realize value of homeownership

Turbulent times paved the way for current expertise

How homeless experiences helped originator realize value of homeownership

What should homebuyers focus on as bidding wars intensify?

Loan officer prioritizing two key fundamentals in ultra-competitive market

What should homebuyers focus on as bidding wars intensify?

US home price growth accelerates

Prices up even as mortgage rates rise

US home price growth accelerates

Upstate NYC market remains hectic despite high rates

Homebuying interest continues to surge, says top exec

Upstate NYC market remains hectic despite high rates

Time for brokers to focus on finding their 'why', says CEO

Executive urges brokers to double down on client service

Time for brokers to focus on finding their 'why', says CEO

Pending US home sales on the up

Market outperforms expectations

Pending US home sales on the up

How are rising mortgage rates impacting the current housing market?

Prospective buyers facing challenges as borrowing costs climb to highest level in 2024

How are rising mortgage rates impacting the current housing market?

US's Q1 GDP growth falls short of estimates

Economy expanded at slower-than-expected rate

US's Q1 GDP growth falls short of estimates