NEWS

Rate volatility keeps commercial real estate deals frozen in 2026

Commercial lending exec says the 10-year Treasury surge has made it almost impossible for assets to trade

The big interview: UWM’s Smith: Tough market will separate the strongest originators

As inflation continues to rise, MBA economists discuss where the market is headed in 2027

Williams makes a rate call that Wall Street isn’t buying

New York Fed’s policymaker has a clear view on where the rate cycle ends — and futures traders have a different answer

Fannie Mae just dramatically upped its 2027 mortgage rate expectations

Brokers face a leaner 2027 as the mortgage giant’s new outlook slashes refinance volume and keeps borrowing costs above 7%

PREMIUM

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SPECIALTY

Wholesale

Michigan couple sues UWM over $425K check that allegedly vanished

Tracking said delivered. UWM allegedly said never received. The interest kept running

BROKER INTEL

Broker Intel

Slow markets are when brokers should spend the most, not the least

A $6,000 per-loan gap separates the best brokers from the worst - and slow markets build it

MPA TALK

Why mortgage profitability can’t be managed in silos

When origination margins are compressed, your servicing portfolio can change the competitive equation

MORTGAGE INDUSTRY

The big interview: UWM’s Smith: Tough market will separate the strongest originators

As inflation continues to rise, MBA economists discuss where the market is headed in 2027

The big interview: UWM’s Smith: Tough market will separate the strongest originators

As inflation continues to rise, MBA economists discuss where the market is headed in 2027

New York Fed’s policymaker has a clear view on where the rate cycle ends — and futures traders have a different answer

Industry Trends

Brokers face a leaner 2027 as the mortgage giant’s new outlook slashes refinance volume and keeps borrowing costs above 7%

Market Updates

Rising housing inventory and retreating buyer demand have pushed seller surpluses to a record in 41 of the top 50 US metros

Market Updates

ARM demand climbs to its highest application share in a year as buyers face borrowing costs near three-year highs

Market Updates

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