Site Map for April 2025

Date
Title
30 Apr 2025
How to maximize commercial mortgages for home buyers, sellers, and investors
30 Apr 2025
How to guide clients in paying off mortgage early
30 Apr 2025
What are closing costs and what should your clients know about them?
30 Apr 2025
How to secure mortgage for self-employed clients
30 Apr 2025
Did remote work cause this nearly $1-billion hack?
30 Apr 2025
Pending home sales surge to kick off spring market
30 Apr 2025
US economy contracts in Q1, heaping more pressure on Fed
30 Apr 2025
Mortgage rates still expected to drop despite tariff turmoil
30 Apr 2025
Mortgage rates remain sticky for now – but buyers and sellers are adapting
30 Apr 2025
Why there's potential for a turnaround in the office real estate market
30 Apr 2025
Mortgage applications fall to lowest level since February
30 Apr 2025
US home price growth slows as seller-buyer price expectation gap widens
30 Apr 2025
Mortgage executive named COO at Kind Lending
30 Apr 2025
Dart Bank Wholesale expands jumbo loan options with new ARM offerings
30 Apr 2025
Fannie Mae reports Q1 earnings as Pulte hints at further overhaul
29 Apr 2025
Current market turmoil may be the new normal, says analyst
29 Apr 2025
Stagflation could be on the way thanks to market volatility, says LO
29 Apr 2025
The hidden value of seller financing
29 Apr 2025
Fannie Mae lowers mortgage rate outlook for 2025, 2026
29 Apr 2025
Connecticut borrower loses foreclosure appeal against Wilmington Savings Fund Society
29 Apr 2025
CFPB keeps clearing Wells Fargo's consent orders
29 Apr 2025
Rate adds top originator, REMAX bolsters sales leadership
29 Apr 2025
American Warrior Initiative reaches 400th service dog milestone
28 Apr 2025
Trump's first 100 days: Mortgage industry divided over housing's fate
28 Apr 2025
The Broker's Blueprint: Master the Attributes That Close Deals Faster
28 Apr 2025
Breaking language barriers: making mortgages accessible for Deaf and Latino homebuyers
28 Apr 2025
A broker's guide to faster closings
28 Apr 2025
Compass sues NWMLS, citing monopolistic practices and seller harm
28 Apr 2025
Income slumps at Rithm's mortgage division
28 Apr 2025
Civil rights groups decry changes to federal anti-discrimination standards
28 Apr 2025
Walker & Dunlop, NAR announce major leadership appointments
25 Apr 2025
Why brokers leaving the US mortgage industry could be a good thing
25 Apr 2025
Executive urges brokers to think carefully when choosing a non-QM lender
25 Apr 2025
How education and perspective can help brokers turn loan hesitation into commitment
25 Apr 2025
United Wholesale Mortgage faces court reversal over employee harassment arbitration
25 Apr 2025
Mortgage applications drop as rates reach two-month high
25 Apr 2025
US existing home sales see sharpest drop since 2022
25 Apr 2025
Tariffs rattle commercial real estate market despite lending rebound
25 Apr 2025
Amerant Bank cuts 77% of mortgage team, scales back lending operations
24 Apr 2025
How to explain mortgage points to your clients
24 Apr 2025
What first time buyers need to know before buying a home
24 Apr 2025
Find out the average down payment on a house in the US and more!
24 Apr 2025
Should your clients refinance their mortgage?
24 Apr 2025
Here are 8 types of mortgages to choose from!
24 Apr 2025
NAMB calls for mortgage rule changes as Fannie-Freddie shakeup continues
24 Apr 2025
CFPB terminations raise speculation of mortgage industry 'Wild West'
24 Apr 2025
Specialist Spotlight: Overcoming reverse mortgage challenges
24 Apr 2025
Broker warns against maxing out HELOC borrowers as costs soar
24 Apr 2025
Thriving through the downturn: How brokers are finding opportunity in a slowing market
24 Apr 2025
Florida condo owners flee market as expenses spiral
24 Apr 2025
Mr. Cooper Q1 2025 earnings dip as Rocket merger nears
24 Apr 2025
Deutsche Bank wins right to reform faulty mortgage after borrower signing error
24 Apr 2025
Mortgage firms strengthen teams with industry veterans
24 Apr 2025
Georgia appeals court reverses $276k tax surplus award to NewRez, upholds GHFA's claim
24 Apr 2025
MBA pushes HUD to reevaluate environmental rules in housing development
23 Apr 2025
Reverse mortgage explained: How it works and who qualifies
23 Apr 2025
Try our free mortgage calculator now!
23 Apr 2025
One in three Europeans ready to quit over U.S.-style work trends
23 Apr 2025
New US home sales see surprising jump in boost to mortgage market
23 Apr 2025
Markets breathe a sigh of relief as Trump rules out dismissing Powell
23 Apr 2025
Credit bureaus ready to combat new trigger leads ban bill
23 Apr 2025
Rising insurance costs in Oklahoma put squeeze on mortgage industry
23 Apr 2025
Mortgage applications fall as rates reach two-month high
23 Apr 2025
US Bank loses mortgage case after Zoom stuff up
23 Apr 2025
Hurricane Irma hit homeowner can't sue Hamilton using insurance that names lender
23 Apr 2025
Fannie Mae to sell over $200 million in non-performing loans
23 Apr 2025
Big buildings, big trouble: US office market distress accelerates
23 Apr 2025
PHH launches new reverse mortgage offering to wholesale brokers
22 Apr 2025
A coming HELOC surge could help brokers bring business to the next level
22 Apr 2025
Crypto mortgages: Some say they’re the next big thing, but others aren't buying it
22 Apr 2025
Why hybrid finance firms thrive in Hawaii's pricey market
22 Apr 2025
10-year Treasury yield rises as Trump renews attacks on Powell
22 Apr 2025
Housing coalition presses Congress to act on trigger lead reform
22 Apr 2025
Flagstar Bank loses $256k lien in DC condo foreclosure, court rules
22 Apr 2025
Mortgage forbearance improves, but FHA borrowers still fall behind
22 Apr 2025
Court lets lender undo mortgage discharge years after foreclosure error
22 Apr 2025
AnnieMac partners with UNIFY to scale independent lending operations
21 Apr 2025
Federal Government to start debt collection on up to 5.3 million borrowers
21 Apr 2025
Clamor for adjustable-rate mortgages surges, offering brokers another tool to unlock market
21 Apr 2025
Court strikes down United Wholesale Mortgage foreclosure over standing issue
21 Apr 2025
How to win in a shrinking market? UMortgage is going back to basics
21 Apr 2025
Surging downpayment costs, program cuts add to affordability issues
21 Apr 2025
Trump administration launches mortgage fraud tip line
21 Apr 2025
Spring homebuying season kicks off with stronger demand
21 Apr 2025
Independent mortgage bankers see return to profitability in 2024
21 Apr 2025
US property tax bill jumped again in 2024 as affordability squeezes buyers
21 Apr 2025
Bank ordered to face jury over failed $350k loan deal
21 Apr 2025
NY court backs lender in MAve Hotel cash control fight amid foreclosure
17 Apr 2025
Tariff anxiety sees big drop in March housing starts
17 Apr 2025
NY attorney general referred to authorities over potential mortgage fraud
17 Apr 2025
CFPB appears to scrap mortgage brokerage audits
17 Apr 2025
Cincinnati brokers, buyers welcome brightening affordability outlook
17 Apr 2025
From retail to brokerage, lessons learned
17 Apr 2025
Mortgage default risk falls in Q4 2024
17 Apr 2025
Arizona Supreme Court: expired mortgage debt can't block lien removal
17 Apr 2025
Construction costs surge as tariffs impact builders
17 Apr 2025
Texas court affirms breach in mortgage deal, trims BNY Mellon's $1.3 million liability
17 Apr 2025
Specialist Spotlight: Navigating VA loan challenges
17 Apr 2025
Trump: 'Powell's termination cannot come fast enough'
16 Apr 2025
Fed's Powell sounds the alarm on potential Trump tariff shock
16 Apr 2025
Could Trump's policies boost the housing market's long-term prospects?
16 Apr 2025
$6 million: The financial costs of overusing office jargon
16 Apr 2025
Non-QM could be a big winner from cuts to federal housing programs
16 Apr 2025
Borrowers turn to riskier loans as rates jump on back of tariff chaos
16 Apr 2025
Homebuyer hesitancy growing amid chaotic market – but long-term approach is key, says broker
16 Apr 2025
How a client-focused approach and consistency can beat billboards
16 Apr 2025
First American Financial names new CEO and CFO
16 Apr 2025
Appeals court reverses bank's ejectment order in foreclosure title dispute
16 Apr 2025
Credit firm Bayview reviews funding options
16 Apr 2025
Bank Leumi can't avoid $120m construction loan suit over COVID delays
16 Apr 2025
Union Home Foundation grants $55k to eight organizations
15 Apr 2025
What's going on at Fannie Mae?
15 Apr 2025
Brokers dig in amid a wild ride for mortgage rates
15 Apr 2025
Top Mortgage Employers 2025: Entries now open
15 Apr 2025
Mortgage industry's AI revolution comes with data security concerns
15 Apr 2025
Creating software for the next generation of loan officers
15 Apr 2025
Moving too boldly on policy not prudent as uncertainty continues, says Fed's Bostic
15 Apr 2025
$400k bidder wins right to intervene in judicial sale after surprise case dismissal
15 Apr 2025
Court tosses $200k condo claim after seller misses closing deadline
15 Apr 2025
Major banks restrict data sharing after OCC cyber breach
15 Apr 2025
FDIC wins $540m case vs. BofA
14 Apr 2025
How brokers are handling a turbulent post-2020 mortgage market
14 Apr 2025
Brokers brace for mortgage market impact in tariff-affected areas
14 Apr 2025
Mortgage relief and rising costs: navigating California’s post-wildfire housing crisis
14 Apr 2025
The mortgage industry mourns Kevin DeLory
14 Apr 2025
Heirs blocked from reopening foreclosure in Connecticut reverse mortgage case
14 Apr 2025
Fannie Mae resumes business with Meridian Capital after months-long ban
14 Apr 2025
New sexual assault allegations surface against real estate mogul
14 Apr 2025
Manhattan multifamily placed in receivership in Fannie Mae foreclosure
14 Apr 2025
Amazon boosts real estate investments, while Google offloads offices
11 Apr 2025
Inflation could spike to 4% this year from tariff impact, says Fed official
11 Apr 2025
Could China crash the US mortgage market?
11 Apr 2025
Mortgage trigger lead reform bill gets second chance in Congress
11 Apr 2025
Housing market volatility could lead to drop in home sales prices
11 Apr 2025
Rates didn't drop, but confidence rose: Amorette Hernandez on a shift in buyer mindset
11 Apr 2025
Affordable housing program cuts hitting lower-income rural borrowers hard
11 Apr 2025
Broker used fake real estate listings to defraud investors out of $3m
11 Apr 2025
NYC metro area sees quietest foreclosure quarter in five years
11 Apr 2025
Leadership moves at MBA: Director promoted to AVP of government housing finance
10 Apr 2025
US inflation sees slight decline in March
10 Apr 2025
What does Trump's tariff pause mean for the housing market?
10 Apr 2025
How a new LO navigated the high-rate environment of recent years
10 Apr 2025
Mortgage lenders bring on new C-suite leaders to steer growth
10 Apr 2025
MBA presses for veteran protections ahead of VA Loan Reform vote
10 Apr 2025
Why DOGE is suddenly selling off DC federal office space
10 Apr 2025
Helping borrowers strike a deal against the odds
09 Apr 2025
Trump's tariffs pull down CEOs' economic confidence — report
09 Apr 2025
'It's just another rollercoaster': How seasoned mortgage brokers are weathering chaotic times
09 Apr 2025
New home costs expected to surge with new duties, tariffs
09 Apr 2025
How well are your wholesale lenders performing?
09 Apr 2025
Mortgage CEO weighs in on opportunities, challenges facing industry
09 Apr 2025
Mortgage applications jump 20%, hit highest level for seven months
09 Apr 2025
Mortgage credit availability rose in March, reports finds
09 Apr 2025
Class Valuation acquires Appraisal Nation to launch private lending division
09 Apr 2025
UWM strikes AI deal with Google for faster mortgage lending process
09 Apr 2025
US mortgage rates could surge as Treasury yields spike
08 Apr 2025
Fannie Mae fires over 100 employees, cites unethical conduct including facilitating fraud
08 Apr 2025
Current home sales outlook could be bleaker than reported, economist says
08 Apr 2025
Here's what motivates Gen Z homebuyers in today's US housing market
08 Apr 2025
The mortgage industry's competence crisis
08 Apr 2025
Trump's China tariffs could hurt US homebuyers
08 Apr 2025
US raises Canadian lumber duties to 34%, potentially spiking homebuilding costs
08 Apr 2025
Kind Lending, AIME launch partnership to provide wholesale broker support
08 Apr 2025
ARDRI acquires The Lending Spot to boost broker support and non-QM volume
07 Apr 2025
Mortgage CEO arrested after alleged assault on cruise ship
07 Apr 2025
The '800-pound gorilla' now threatening housing affordability in the US
07 Apr 2025
Fannie Mae's secret blacklist prevents Florida condo sales, mortgages
07 Apr 2025
Mortgage rates could tumble in trade war
07 Apr 2025
Foreign buyers and investors split on tariff reaction
07 Apr 2025
Labor market surges before potential tariff impact
07 Apr 2025
Utah investors sue over failed $10.3m commercial real estate deal
07 Apr 2025
Fed could make emergency rate cut next week as market chaos continues
07 Apr 2025
How to explain an interest-only mortgage to your clients
04 Apr 2025
Powell says tariffs will raise inflation – but Trump again demands lower rates
04 Apr 2025
Stable mortgage rates meet cautious homebuyers
04 Apr 2025
US economy adds more jobs than expected in March
04 Apr 2025
New Trump tariffs could damage entire mortgage market
04 Apr 2025
Brookfield's Angel Oak deal a signal of confidence in non-QM lending
04 Apr 2025
Trump's VA to end veteran foreclosure relief without replacement
04 Apr 2025
February sees sharp increase in condos selling below price
04 Apr 2025
Homeowners sue Fannie Mae, BNY over inflated foreclosure costs
04 Apr 2025
Fed could slash rates by 100bps in 2025 amid growing fears of trade war
04 Apr 2025
Finance of America, Multiply Mortgage announce new executive roles
03 Apr 2025
New Trump tariffs could create challenges in the housing market
03 Apr 2025
Getting a delayed financing deal over the line
03 Apr 2025
Will wildfires change the SoCal mortgage and housing outlook for good?
03 Apr 2025
5-Star Wholesale Lenders: Survey now open
03 Apr 2025
The mortgage strategy that banks don't want you to know
03 Apr 2025
Odds of Fed rate cut surge after Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs fuel recession fears
03 Apr 2025
Carrington repositions correspondent channel as non-QM specialist
03 Apr 2025
How many days should a homeowner in the US work for a mortgage?
03 Apr 2025
DOGE panel to review Trump's plan for massive federal property sale
02 Apr 2025
Home equity explained: how to educate borrowers
02 Apr 2025
Are workplace coffee machines bad for your health?
02 Apr 2025
Should brokers be worried about Rocket's Mr. Cooper purchase?
02 Apr 2025
What privatizing Fannie and Freddie might mean for brokers
02 Apr 2025
Loan officer numbers could spike if rates dip - CEO
02 Apr 2025
Volatile week for mortgage applications amid economic uncertainty
02 Apr 2025
New York Real estate market shows signs of recovery
02 Apr 2025
Supreme Lending, ARDRI reveal veteran hires
02 Apr 2025
New homes costing more due to regulations - builders
01 Apr 2025
CFPB looks certain to survive as judge pushes back on Trump cuts
01 Apr 2025
DOGE job cuts causing uncertainty in DC housing market
01 Apr 2025
How mortgage brokers can supercharge real estate investors to find the perfect opportunity
01 Apr 2025
VA job cuts, loan changes threaten wider housing market disruption
01 Apr 2025
UWM names longtime executive as chief financial officer
01 Apr 2025
Americans brace for a housing downturn, many blame Trump's trade war
01 Apr 2025
A&D Mortgage closes acquisition of Mr. Cooper's wholesale origination channel
01 Apr 2025
Motto Mortgage and wemlo CEO announces retirement
01 Apr 2025
New York bill proposes state-backed home equity insurance
01 Apr 2025
Will Rocket take over the (mortgage) world?