Candyd Mendoza

Candyd Mendoza

Candyd Mendoza is a North America news writer at Mortgage Professional America and Canadian Mortgage Professional, who also runs the Mortgage Minute LinkedIn newsletter. She previously wrote for a cryptocurrency news website and reported socio-political news for a local paper in the Philippines. Outside of work, Candyd is a cliff diving enthusiast, photography novice, and blue jeans collector. 

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Long-term mortgage rates hold below 7% for 17th straight week

Stable rates and rising inventory fuel 18% annual jump in purchase applications

Long-term mortgage rates hold below 7% for 17th straight week

Mortgage foreclosures edge higher for second month

Report shows increasing distress despite levels remaining below historical norms

Mortgage foreclosures edge higher for second month

Freddie Mac unveils AI underwriting update to cut loan costs

Lenders can now save up to $1,500 per mortgage using new automated LPA enhancements

Freddie Mac unveils AI underwriting update to cut loan costs

FHA deactivates nearly 600 outdated mortgagee letters

Agency says effort will enhance search results and reduce misinformation

FHA deactivates nearly 600 outdated mortgagee letters

GOP tax bill focusing on housing is a win for real estate, say realtors

Proposed legislation includes permanent lower rates and incentives for affordability and development

GOP tax bill focusing on housing is a win for real estate, say realtors

Mortgage delinquency rates rise on VA loans as safety net expires

Mortgage delinquency rates rise on VA loans as safety net expires

Mortgage delinquency rates rise on VA loans as safety net expires

Purchase mortgage applications jump as spring homebuying gains momentum

Seasonal inventory boosts homebuyer activity while refinance demand holds steady

Purchase mortgage applications jump as spring homebuying gains momentum

CFPB plans to undo key mortgage guidance documents

Agency pauses enforcement as it moves to unwind years of regulatory oversight

CFPB plans to undo key mortgage guidance documents

Lower buys Movoto to build real estate platform

Real estate portal to connect high-intent homebuyers directly with Lower's loan officers

Lower buys Movoto to build real estate platform

Greystone taps Fannie Mae executive; Cenlar adds two to board

Industry veterans from Fannie Mae, Sagent, and Citi step into key roles

Greystone taps Fannie Mae executive; Cenlar adds two to board