Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden is managing 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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As Iran chaos and Fed uncertainty continue, what’s next for US mortgage rates?

The central bank is charting a difficult path ahead, while an end to the Iran conflict currently looks a distant prospect

As Iran chaos and Fed uncertainty continue, what’s next for US mortgage rates?

US CMBS delinquency rate dips slightly in April even as large loans turn troubled

Two sectors posted a mild improvement, helping drive an overall drop in the delinquency rate

US CMBS delinquency rate dips slightly in April even as large loans turn troubled

Bond yields climb, raising prospect of renewed pressure on mortgage rates

Are rates about to see another jump?

Bond yields climb, raising prospect of renewed pressure on mortgage rates

Backlash grows as almost half of Americans oppose local AI data centers

Almost 50% of Americans don’t want data centers in their neighborhoods, according to a new poll that shows sharp generational and political divide

Backlash grows as almost half of Americans oppose local AI data centers

Two Harbors board rebuffs sweetened UWM bid, backs CrossCountry deal

Board urges shareholders to get behind CCM agreement

Two Harbors board rebuffs sweetened UWM bid, backs CrossCountry deal

Iran conflict, oil shocks and Fed uncertainty could keep mortgage rates sticky

Rates inched higher this week and could remain elevated as the conflict drags on

Iran conflict, oil shocks and Fed uncertainty could keep mortgage rates sticky

Brokers hope change at the Fed could usher in lower rates

Powell’s replacement could find it difficult to cut rates, but brokers are optimistic about the prospect

Brokers hope change at the Fed could usher in lower rates

Fed announces latest rate decision as Iran chaos continues

Central bank’s hotly anticipated announcement arrives amid continuing fears of an inflation spike

Fed announces latest rate decision as Iran chaos continues

‘Worst condo market in 10 years’ shows no sign of brightening

Surging fees put the squeeze on buyers

‘Worst condo market in 10 years’ shows no sign of brightening

Three-week mortgage rate slide boosts hopes of a homebuying rebound

Ideal number for homebuyers likely to begin with a five, says SVP

Three-week mortgage rate slide boosts hopes of a homebuying rebound