Matt Sexton

Matt Sexton

Matt Sexton is a mortgage journalist with Mortgage Professional America. He has over 25 years of journalism experience, most recently serving as a writer for Fortune Recommends. He previously worked as a content producer for Fit Small Business for three years, writing about business banking and lending topics. Prior to entering the financial journalism world, he served as a mortgage loan originator with the First National Bank of Blanchester and Knock Lending for four years. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northern Kentucky University.

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Mortgage industry 'cautiously optimistic' as Fannie Mae revises 2025 market projections

The economy is expected to slow for the remainder of the year – but positive signs are out there for the mortgage market, says industry expert

Mortgage industry 'cautiously optimistic' as Fannie Mae revises 2025 market projections

'Historically wide' spread between MBS and treasury markets could keep interest rates high

Continued tariffs against MBS holders, especially China, could keep rates elevated

'Historically wide' spread between MBS and treasury markets could keep interest rates high

Rocket sees origination volume boost in Q1

Loan originations increased 7% year over year as company posts record quarter in home equity loans

Rocket sees origination volume boost in Q1

As home prices skyrocket, buyers are settling, or sitting out

Prices continue to rise, and buyers are giving up on their dream locations – or just waiting on the sidelines

As home prices skyrocket, buyers are settling, or sitting out

Asset managers drawn to non-QM mortgage market, helping lower interest rates

With non-QM market holding steady in current market turmoil, investors are finding strong yields and lower risk in that space

Asset managers drawn to non-QM mortgage market, helping lower interest rates

Fed leaving rates unchanged would be a mistake: mortgage expert

CEO agrees with President Trump that a rate cut is necessary to jumpstart the mortgage market

Fed leaving rates unchanged would be a mistake: mortgage expert

Why it's 'crazy' to think renting is a better choice than buying a home

First-time buyers are facing plenty of challenges – but high rates shouldn't dissuade them from purchasing, says LO

Why it's 'crazy' to think renting is a better choice than buying a home

UWM loan production, market share increases in first quarter

Overall production jumps 17.1% year-over-year, with mortgage refinances leading the way

UWM loan production, market share increases in first quarter

Lending exec on the secret to growth in a turbulent market

Here's what brokers and lenders should be prioritizing amid the current chaos

Lending exec on the secret to growth in a turbulent market

'Sticky' tariffs keep interest rates high, halting momentum in CRE market

Many CRE companies made strides through the first quarter of 2025, but were slowed in April

'Sticky' tariffs keep interest rates high, halting momentum in CRE market