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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Don't expect homebuying to fall off a cliff despite tariff uncertainty

Plenty of buyers are still out there and ready to make a move even amid economic storm clouds, says mortgage VP

Don't expect homebuying to fall off a cliff despite tariff uncertainty

Rocket's move for Redfin: a gamechanger for the US mortgage industry

The lending giant has struck a deal to acquire the real estate listings site. What does it mean for brokers?

Rocket's move for Redfin: a gamechanger for the US mortgage industry

Mortgage broker exodus – how you can capitalize

Brokers and LOs are poised to see their business take off – if they market themselves effectively

Mortgage broker exodus – how you can capitalize

A mortgage broker named Fannie Mae

How having the 'perfect name' launched a career in mortgages

A mortgage broker named Fannie Mae

US inflation cooler than expected ahead of tariff impact

Overall prices slowed last month, although the potential future effect of Trump's trade war remains unclear

US inflation cooler than expected ahead of tariff impact

Associations hail energy standards delay, call for full end to policy

The Trump administration’s decision to push back the deadline for enforcing energy standards in FHA loans has been warmly welcomed

Associations hail energy standards delay, call for full end to policy

Brokers, lenders are saying non-QM is set to soar in 2025

Banner year for the space could be ahead as borrower and broker attention surges

Brokers, lenders are saying non-QM is set to soar in 2025

Rocket to purchase Redfin

Mortgage giant announces blockbuster deal

Rocket to purchase Redfin

US unemployment rises – but a March rate cut still looks unlikely

The country added 151,000 jobs in February, and there’s a ‘silver lining’ for homebuyers despite the Fed's likely hold

US unemployment rises – but a March rate cut still looks unlikely

Private lenders' regulatory outlook largely unchanged despite Washington turmoil

Predominance of state regulation means recent federal watchdog overhaul will have little impact, says exec

Private lenders' regulatory outlook largely unchanged despite Washington turmoil