Site Map for July 2025

Date
Title
31 Jul 2025
Inflation increases in June as odds of a September rate cut fall
31 Jul 2025
Fed's decision to hold 'the only choice they had' says mortgage executive
31 Jul 2025
New bridge could be poised to reignite Canadian investment in US market
31 Jul 2025
Upscaling a mortgage business is about more than just growth, says CEO
31 Jul 2025
Fed rate cuts still expected despite pause: MBA
31 Jul 2025
Commercial real estate optimism rebounds in Q2 2025
31 Jul 2025
Americans show growing trust in AI financial management
31 Jul 2025
Pressure on subprime borrowers grows as consumer debt jumps
30 Jul 2025
Fed reveals latest rate decision amid ongoing Trump-Powell firestorm
30 Jul 2025
Pending home sales fall in June as buyer hesitation continues
30 Jul 2025
White House makes final plea to the Fed to cut rates in wake of GDP surge
30 Jul 2025
Workplace retaliation fear deters racism reports, study finds
30 Jul 2025
Rising insurance costs are the ‘ticking time bomb’ on many condos and homes
30 Jul 2025
Lumber dispute sparks new fears of homebuilding price spike
30 Jul 2025
Adjustable-rate mortgages key to helping combat high rates: broker
30 Jul 2025
Jumbo lending: Emotional intelligence, adaptability essential to success in the space
30 Jul 2025
Senate committee unanimously advances bipartisan housing legislation
30 Jul 2025
Mortgage file errors cost consumers $7.8bn over 10 years
30 Jul 2025
Mortgage applications fall to lowest level since May
30 Jul 2025
US consumer confidence inches up in July
29 Jul 2025
National home prices see monthly decline as mortgage rates remain high
29 Jul 2025
Here's when the Fed might cut next – and why it may not matter
29 Jul 2025
Demand isn't flagging despite homebuyer hesitance, argues broker
29 Jul 2025
Navigating one of the US's most notoriously challenging – but rewarding – mortgage markets
29 Jul 2025
Who are the top mortgage originators in the US?
29 Jul 2025
Could Texas' real estate reforms signal a sea change in the state's housing market?
29 Jul 2025
Homeownership rates among younger Americans continue to slide
29 Jul 2025
MBA endorses housing bill with conditions
29 Jul 2025
New York announces plan to build thousands of housing units in Queens
28 Jul 2025
Wells Fargo challenges quiet title ruling it claims erased $500k lien
28 Jul 2025
Don't just focus on closings – focus on community, AVP urges industry
28 Jul 2025
US-EU agreement announced, China truce extension expected
28 Jul 2025
FHLBank Boston reports Q2 financials
28 Jul 2025
US raises anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood
28 Jul 2025
Nguyen, Lee join Motto Mortgage Triumph
25 Jul 2025
Mortgage market has grown 'desensitized' to economic chaos, execs say
25 Jul 2025
Rates unlikely to nosedive in 2025, says Fannie – but borrowers are slowly adjusting
25 Jul 2025
Higher rates, steep prices, and Yellowstone: Why new buyers are frozen out in Montana
25 Jul 2025
New York court upholds foreclosure dismissal against HSBC under FAPA
25 Jul 2025
US new home inventory hits highest level since 2007 as sales lag forecasts
25 Jul 2025
January's LA wildfires caused over $50bn worth of property damage: report
25 Jul 2025
The cost gap between new and existing homes is widening
25 Jul 2025
US 30-year mortgage rate dips as Fed decision nears
24 Jul 2025
Trump, Powell clash publicly over Fed renovation costs
24 Jul 2025
Drop in servicer satisfaction could open door for brokers to recapture customers
24 Jul 2025
Fannie Mae lowers mortgage rate forecasts as Fed faces pressure
24 Jul 2025
Powell exit would see 'significant rate relief': broker
24 Jul 2025
Trump raises tariff baseline, potentially inflaming inflation outlook
24 Jul 2025
Trump tariffs aren't to blame for higher housing costs, says Lumber Coalition
24 Jul 2025
US home sales expected to drop lower still after historically weak 2024
24 Jul 2025
Fed could still cut twice before year-end, Bessent suggests
24 Jul 2025
Florida court rules clerk immune in mortgage indexing dispute
24 Jul 2025
Entries now open for the first-ever $100M Club
23 Jul 2025
The outlook is brightening for the commercial office market
23 Jul 2025
Home sales fall in June as prices hit another all-time high
23 Jul 2025
Product diversity essential for carving out growth in challenging market: broker
23 Jul 2025
Multigenerational mortgages could offer a solution to affordability challenges
23 Jul 2025
Generational preferences challenging HR leaders
23 Jul 2025
Mortgage applications rise despite high interest rates
23 Jul 2025
US homebuilding costs could spike because of Canada tariffs, report suggests
23 Jul 2025
Trump says he's considering removing capital gains tax on home sales
23 Jul 2025
Home prices are continuing to dip across the US
22 Jul 2025
Lawmaker refers Fed chair Powell for DOJ probe
22 Jul 2025
Buyers gain leverage amid rising inventory and price cuts
22 Jul 2025
One-third of Americans financially unprepared for natural disasters
22 Jul 2025
US home listings hit 20-month low as sellers retreat—Redfin
21 Jul 2025
Mortgage broker slams shared equity: Loan product 'borders on predatory'
21 Jul 2025
Non-QM lending thriving amid continuing mortgage market headwinds
21 Jul 2025
Prepare now for refinance surge, industry veterans urge smaller brokers
21 Jul 2025
Court orders Black Tie Title to pay $289k over deed error
21 Jul 2025
Here's what's driving the latest jump in US mortgage rates
21 Jul 2025
Texas home listings surge, but prices hold steady
21 Jul 2025
Pulte ramps up Powell criticism as pressure on Fed chair continues
21 Jul 2025
Medical debt is returning to credit reports
21 Jul 2025
VA borrowers left exposed as protections roll back and policies tighten
21 Jul 2025
Focus on the client, not just the deal, to avoid future fallout
18 Jul 2025
Lender-broker relationships, cutting-edge tech to the fore in 2025 housing market
18 Jul 2025
New single-family housing continues to struggle in latest Census data
18 Jul 2025
More homes enter foreclosure as completion process speeds up
18 Jul 2025
Homebuilder confidence jumps slightly on back of GOP tax bill
18 Jul 2025
Fed's Powell denies perjury amid Congress probe on $2.5bn headquarters renovation
18 Jul 2025
'There are always opportunities out there': Thriving as a broker in a tough market
18 Jul 2025
FICO fires back, calls VantageScore and credit bureaus ‘a de facto monopoly’
18 Jul 2025
Ben Kunzle Trust sues JPMorgan Chase over inflated HELOC payoff charges
18 Jul 2025
New York court blocks CitiMortgage foreclosure over flawed payoff records
18 Jul 2025
Hawaii judges send Deutsche Bank foreclosure case back to court
18 Jul 2025
New home purchase applications jump in June
17 Jul 2025
Using rental payments in credit score calculations 'a positive move'
17 Jul 2025
SWBC and AnnieMac name new SVPs to lead mortgage production
17 Jul 2025
CHLA backs Pulte on credit scoring, recommends further action
17 Jul 2025
Rising construction wages signal red flags for homebuilders
17 Jul 2025
Rent or buy in 2025? It depends on where you live, says First American economist
16 Jul 2025
'Foolish' for originators, brokers not to offer second lien products, says exec
16 Jul 2025
Economic uncertainty, high rates keep potential homebuyers and sellers on sidelines
16 Jul 2025
Despite tariff chaos, lenders are carving out opportunity in the commercial space
16 Jul 2025
Trump denies reports he's close to firing Powell
16 Jul 2025
Brokers' mental health front and center amid market uncertainty
16 Jul 2025
Mortgage credit availability ticks lower, ending six-month trend
16 Jul 2025
Revealed: Mortgage Professional America’s Elite Women 2025
16 Jul 2025
Mortgage rate hike ends decline streak, loan applications slide
16 Jul 2025
Why inspiration is no longer the answer to employee buy-in
16 Jul 2025
Renters struggle as multifamily housing sector sees limited growth in first half of 2025
16 Jul 2025
Female Leaders in the Mortgage Industry | Elite Women
16 Jul 2025
Major US banks post solid Q2 profits amid economic uncertainty
15 Jul 2025
How brokers can shift homebuyer attention away from Federal Reserve rate drama
15 Jul 2025
Inflation increase likely ends any chance of a Federal Reserve July rate cut
15 Jul 2025
Black Americans still face higher mortgage denial rates, study finds
15 Jul 2025
Leadership shuffle at NAF targets growth in retail mortgage sales
15 Jul 2025
Foreclosure red flags: Legal inquiries hit highest level since 2020
15 Jul 2025
Why lower mortgage rates aren’t motivating homeowners
14 Jul 2025
Why slashing Fed rates could backfire: Economist warns of 1980s-style inflation
14 Jul 2025
CFPB could be eyeing LO compensation, mortgage servicing rule changes
14 Jul 2025
What's the key to finding success in the non-QM space?
14 Jul 2025
Farmer Mac CFO moves on, Cenlar hires Freedom Mortgage executive
14 Jul 2025
Speculation mounts over Powell's future amid White House scrutiny
14 Jul 2025
HUD officially dismantles ‘burdensome’ Biden-era appraisal anti-bias policies
14 Jul 2025
Jury indicts real estate influencer for alleged multi-million-dollar scam
11 Jul 2025
Turn Denials Into Closings: A Guide for Lending Leaders
11 Jul 2025
Months of hustle, zero loyalty: Maine broker calls out ‘bot’ lenders stealing deals
11 Jul 2025
Despite fears of a crackdown, immigrant homebuying remains resilient
11 Jul 2025
Trump announces new Canada tariffs, unexpectedly escalating trade war
11 Jul 2025
Senate approves Jonathan Gould as Comptroller of the Currency
11 Jul 2025
Utah Supreme Court blocks lender from stalling lien release
11 Jul 2025
CLE Venture recovers $1.7m after deed-in-lieu property valuation fight
11 Jul 2025
Panorama Mortgage Group enters TPO market with new brand Travisa Financial
11 Jul 2025
Mortgage lock volume surges, but interest rate volatility still ‘real killer’ for lender margins
10 Jul 2025
All-cash homebuying is on the rise – but that still means opportunity for brokers
10 Jul 2025
How the latest shakeup at the CFPB could impact mortgage brokers
10 Jul 2025
Blaming retail: just an easy excuse for broker setbacks?
10 Jul 2025
JPMorgan CEO warns markets that higher interest rates could be coming
10 Jul 2025
US jobless claims slide again, strengthening case for another Fed pause
10 Jul 2025
Private firm commits $1bn to boost home construction as banks pull back
10 Jul 2025
Executive transition: PulteGroup veteran retires, Newrez taps new CCO
10 Jul 2025
Housing cost burden hits decade-high for US homeowners
10 Jul 2025
Rents dip again as apartment oversupply gives renters more leverage
10 Jul 2025
US housing deficit hits 4.7m as affordability, labor shortages stall progress
09 Jul 2025
What mortgage brokers really need to know about the addition of VantageScore 4.0
09 Jul 2025
Whoa Canada: Why Canadians are turning their back on US real estate
09 Jul 2025
Trump influencing Fed decisions, interest rates: a potential 'big mistake'?
09 Jul 2025
Learn from Gen Zs amid AI era, employers told
09 Jul 2025
Mortgage lender wins court battle after paid taxes trigger wrongful sale
09 Jul 2025
Purchase mortgage applications spike to highest level since early 2023
09 Jul 2025
Real estate investors are taking over the US housing market
09 Jul 2025
BlackRock expands commercial real estate holdings with ElmTree buyout
08 Jul 2025
Tariffs a 'negotiation ploy' to be dealt with if they happen, says industry veteran
08 Jul 2025
Big risk, big reward: How private lending executives see Trump's first six months
08 Jul 2025
Trump 'OK' with investigation into Fed's Powell, again demands resignation
08 Jul 2025
FHFA approves VantageScore 4.0 for mortgages to lower credit check costs
08 Jul 2025
Why mortgage content must be real to win trust
08 Jul 2025
How will mortgage rates respond to the latest developments in Trump’s trade war?
08 Jul 2025
Kiavi builds out C-suite, Rate brings back elite loan officer
08 Jul 2025
Specialized lender Dunmor launches wholesale mortgage broker division
08 Jul 2025
Tariffs to push new home construction costs up 3% by year-end, Bank of America warns
07 Jul 2025
Broker vigilance urged on multifamily, occupancy fraud
07 Jul 2025
How brokers can become their hometown's digital 'mayor'
07 Jul 2025
Gen Z is hesitant to buy homes. Here's how brokers can help
07 Jul 2025
What’s in store for the US mortgage market as Trump’s trade deadline nears?
07 Jul 2025
Surge in ARM and temporary buydowns signals affordability strain: ICE mortgage monitor
07 Jul 2025
Detroit sues, accuses blockchain company of ‘hundreds of housing violations’
07 Jul 2025
Lenders face growing climate risk in luxury real estate lending
03 Jul 2025
How mortgage brokers can master condo lending
03 Jul 2025
How private lenders and brokers manage liquidity in uncertain markets
03 Jul 2025
Trump tax bill passes in House, expected to be signed on Friday
03 Jul 2025
Deutsche Bank loses foreclosure case after missing key procedural steps
03 Jul 2025
Odds of Fed July cut plummet with surprisingly strong jobs report
03 Jul 2025
Delinquent commercial real estate offers brokers, investors big opportunities
03 Jul 2025
Private lenders crack down on fraud with new NPLA ‘bad actors’ list
03 Jul 2025
How brokers can determine if a private money loan is right for their client
03 Jul 2025
Fed’s “higher-for-longer” rate strategy faces market doubts
03 Jul 2025
Tariff uncertainty disrupts industrial real estate leasing across US
03 Jul 2025
Manhattan home sales surge 17%
03 Jul 2025
Industry veterans join ARDRI, Western Alliance in lending leadership roles
02 Jul 2025
Florida lender wins appeal, defeats oral loan deal in foreclosure case
02 Jul 2025
FHFA's Pulte calls for investigation and removal of Fed chair Powell
02 Jul 2025
Chances of July rate cut increase after weak jobs report
02 Jul 2025
How non-QM and private loans help brokers finance fix-and-flip and condo deals
02 Jul 2025
Mortgage applications increase as rates hit 3-month low
02 Jul 2025
“Feels like molasses”: Brokers describe slowing Sun Belt market
02 Jul 2025
Yardi flags major barriers to affordable housing efforts
02 Jul 2025
Redfin is now “powered by Rocket,” closes $1.75B merger
02 Jul 2025
'Significantly lacking': Organisations falling short on AI policies
01 Jul 2025
The 20% down payment myth: How mortgage brokers can educate buyers
01 Jul 2025
Powell indicates Fed would have made cuts if not for tariffs
01 Jul 2025
Higher interest rates have led to an increased risk of mortgage fraud
01 Jul 2025
Mortgage leadership changes at United Wholesale Mortgage, U.S. Bank
01 Jul 2025
Fed says major US banks can withstand downturn in 2025 stress test
01 Jul 2025
New HUD leadership team announced as agency plans D.C. exit
01 Jul 2025
Bostic warns tariff effects may prolong inflation pressure