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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Fed ends the year with another rate cut

Central bank slashes rates for the third meeting in a row

Fed ends the year with another rate cut

How long would it take for Trump to end Fannie and Freddie's conservatorship?

An immediate solution looks unlikely – but prospects are better in the longer term, suggest experts

How long would it take for Trump to end Fannie and Freddie's conservatorship?

Is the Fed about to tear up its plan for 2025?

A December rate cut looks to be on the way – but expectations of multiple reductions next year are fading amid a resilient labor market and stubborn inflation

Is the Fed about to tear up its plan for 2025?

US mortgage market in 2025 – will it turn the corner?

Challenges will linger, but Rocket exec says opportunity is there if brokers know where to look

US mortgage market in 2025 – will it turn the corner?

Could Trump really end the conservatorship of Fannie and Freddie?

The president-elect's incoming administration wants to end government stewardship of the GSEs. How likely is that prospect?

Could Trump really end the conservatorship of Fannie and Freddie?

Efforts to ban trigger leads far from over, says NAMB president

Moves to eradicate 'anti-consumer' practice to intensify in 2025, Nabors suggests

Efforts to ban trigger leads far from over, says NAMB president

Real estate moguls arrested by FBI in Florida

Brothers have previously faced civil suits alleging sexual assault

Real estate moguls arrested by FBI in Florida

Latest inflation figures keep Fed on track for rate cut

Inflation was on the rise again in November – but the Fed is still expected to slash rates next week

Latest inflation figures keep Fed on track for rate cut

As a busier market looms, how can brokers gear up for success in 2025?

Home sales and prices are expected to pick up pace in the year ahead – and there's plenty mortgage professionals can do to prepare, according to a Michigan-based broker

As a busier market looms, how can brokers gear up for success in 2025?

As Fannie Mae revises its 2025 forecast, what's next for the housing market?

Sales activity will remain sluggish and price growth will slow – but there are still opportunities in the mortgage market, according to an industry CEO

As Fannie Mae revises its 2025 forecast, what's next for the housing market?