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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Treasury yields rise as US-China tariff truce lowers Fed cut expectations

Mortgage rates could be set to inch upwards as traders pushed back expectations of Fed rate cuts following the 90-day tariff pause

Treasury yields rise as US-China tariff truce lowers Fed cut expectations

Why homebuyers might be paying too much attention to Fed decisions

The central bank's announcements are an important factor in the direction of US mortgage rates – but far from the only one

Why homebuyers might be paying too much attention to Fed decisions

US housing market remains in the lurch as rate cut hopes recede

'The tariffs are on hold, and so are we'

US housing market remains in the lurch as rate cut hopes recede

Fed, Powell warn Trump: Inflation and unemployment risks rising under tariffs

Central bank chair says Trump demands for lower rates had 'no effect' on latest decision

Fed, Powell warn Trump: Inflation and unemployment risks rising under tariffs

Fed keeps rates on hold despite Trump pressure to cut

Central bank opts against lowering rates as it continues to weigh up the trade war's likely economic impact

Fed keeps rates on hold despite Trump pressure to cut

Musk's DOGE sets its sights on the Federal Reserve

Billionaire says the Fed's finances are an 'eyebrow raiser,' setting the stage for potential escalation in tensions between the central bank and the Trump administration

Musk's DOGE sets its sights on the Federal Reserve

Pending home sales surge to kick off spring market

Is a housing market resurgence on the way?

Pending home sales surge to kick off spring market

Mortgage rates still expected to drop despite tariff turmoil

Chief economist says borrowing costs will probably fall even as trade chaos rumbles on

Mortgage rates still expected to drop despite tariff turmoil

Fannie Mae reports Q1 earnings as Pulte hints at further overhaul

FHFA director notes opportunities to 'trim the fat' at the GSE

Fannie Mae reports Q1 earnings as Pulte hints at further overhaul

Why brokers leaving the US mortgage industry could be a good thing

'You've got to reach high into the tree… and for those of us that are willing to do that, there's enough fruit for everybody'

Why brokers leaving the US mortgage industry could be a good thing