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.

LinkedIn

Trump says he's cutting off trade talks with Canada

President unexpectedly ramps up trade war, says tariff to be announced within seven days

Trump says he's cutting off trade talks with Canada

FHFA orders Fannie, Freddie to recognize crypto assets in mortgage applications

Pulte says decision marks 'historic day' for US mortgage industry

FHFA orders Fannie, Freddie to recognize crypto assets in mortgage applications

‘We’re almost there’: Trigger lead legislation inches closer

A bill to significantly curb the practice of trigger leads is nearing President Trump's desk

‘We’re almost there’: Trigger lead legislation inches closer

Back to 6%? Mortgage rates face cloudy outlook in 2025's second half

Fannie Mae now says mortgage rates will land higher than first expected by the end of the year – but don't rule out an eventual slide towards the low sixes yet

Back to 6%? Mortgage rates face cloudy outlook in 2025's second half

Mortgage brokers sharpen their pitch as retail competition intensifies

Retail lenders and brokers are pushing harder than ever to secure and retain business

Mortgage brokers sharpen their pitch as retail competition intensifies

Trump says Fed rate is far too high, blasts 'destructive' Powell

FHFA's Pulte suggests Fed chair is 'hurting the housing market' and calls for resignation

Trump says Fed rate is far too high, blasts 'destructive' Powell

'It's not complicated': Powell outlines Fed's rate strategy amid Trump criticism

Central bank chair suggests external pressures won't sway Fed policy

'It's not complicated': Powell outlines Fed's rate strategy amid Trump criticism

Fed holds rates steady as Trump ramps up attacks on Powell

Central bank leaves rates unchanged while Trump blasts 'stupid' Fed chair

Fed holds rates steady as Trump ramps up attacks on Powell

Is US housing affordability about to take another hit?

Homeowners and buyers are waiting anxiously to see how economic and political developments impact the housing market and mortgage rates

Is US housing affordability about to take another hit?

Trump rules out firing Powell – but again demands he cut rates

President says he 'doesn't know why it would be so bad' to remove Fed chair, but won't oust him yet

Trump rules out firing Powell – but again demands he cut rates