Site Map for September 2025

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30 Sep 2025
Good training can make or break a career as a new broker, says mortgage veteran
30 Sep 2025
Rocket shares plummet as FTC sues subsidiary
30 Sep 2025
Brokers brace as shutdown deadline nears
30 Sep 2025
Starter-home sales rise as affordability limits higher-tier buyers: Redfin
30 Sep 2025
Discouraged homebuyers pull back as affordability crisis deepens: survey
30 Sep 2025
Are we months away from a mortgage crisis?
30 Sep 2025
Fed's Jefferson warns job market slowdown could shape future rate moves
30 Sep 2025
US home price growth slows again as Fed weighs next move
29 Sep 2025
When borrower stories raise red flags: How brokers can spot mortgage fraud
29 Sep 2025
Brokers should avoid the ‘shiny ball’ trap in tech and lending: CEO
29 Sep 2025
Americans signal shifting migration patterns as more plan to relocate, survey finds
29 Sep 2025
Mortgage payments eased in August as affordability improved for homebuyers: MBA
29 Sep 2025
Golden handcuffs loosen as more homeowners adapt to higher mortgage rates
29 Sep 2025
Pending home sales surge in August as lower rates spark optimism
26 Sep 2025
'Decisive' rate cuts needed as labor market risks grow, says Fed vice chair
26 Sep 2025
Private lender CEO reveals critical keys to help commercial mortgage brokers build trust
26 Sep 2025
Not clickbait: Cutting through sensational headlines to advise your clients
26 Sep 2025
Miami tops global real estate bubble risk, but US cities show diverging trends
26 Sep 2025
Fed's gradual rate cuts spark refinancing wave but housing market remains sluggish
26 Sep 2025
Home flipping profits sink to 17-year low as costs climb: ATTOM
26 Sep 2025
More Fed cuts could be on the way after encouraging inflation signs
26 Sep 2025
Fed's Cook says firing could cause financial market 'chaos'
26 Sep 2025
HSBC loses as New York court tightens foreclosure deadline rules
25 Sep 2025
Could a government shutdown actually mean lower mortgage rates?
25 Sep 2025
AI removes human bias, empowers brokers to achieve fair lending: CEO
25 Sep 2025
Late-summer rate drops help bring buyers, homeowners off the sidelines
25 Sep 2025
Fed's rate cut rift grows as policymakers spar over next moves
25 Sep 2025
Mortgage rates see first jump since July, says Freddie Mac
25 Sep 2025
Top economic leaders urge Supreme Court to shield Fed’s independence in Cook case
25 Sep 2025
US Q2 GDP revised sharply upwards, clouding case for more Fed rate cuts
25 Sep 2025
US home sales flat in August even as mortgage rates ease
25 Sep 2025
Why this mortgage broker left retail, and her tips for making the switch
25 Sep 2025
Looking to grow your team? Mortgage veteran recommends hard work and ‘SWET’
25 Sep 2025
Fannie Mae launches $61.5m Bronx foreclosure over missed payments
25 Sep 2025
Housing sector braces for shutdown fallout as permanent job losses loom
25 Sep 2025
Revealed: Mortgage Professional America's Top Employers 2025
25 Sep 2025
Best Mortgage Companies to Work for in the USA | Top Mortgage Employers
24 Sep 2025
Credit quality slips for all borrower types as delinquencies climb
24 Sep 2025
Growth in Redfin's home price index slowed to record low in August
24 Sep 2025
Don't get too excited about US new-home sales jump, say economists
24 Sep 2025
Mortgage applications tick upwards as rates fall again
24 Sep 2025
Threats against executives surge as companies grapple with global instability
24 Sep 2025
US new-home sales surge, hitting fastest pace since early 2022
24 Sep 2025
How AI can help brokers build relationships and compete with industry giants
24 Sep 2025
Unlocking freedom in the broker channel: Why it matters for your success
24 Sep 2025
Appeals court pushes Citizens Bank, lenders to face escrow interest rules
24 Sep 2025
Freedom Mortgage faces lawsuit over alleged do-not-call violations
23 Sep 2025
Powell urges caution as Fed weighs next move on rates
23 Sep 2025
Texas new home sales slide for third month as cooldown continues
23 Sep 2025
Housing supply posts sharpest drop in two years as sellers retreat: Redfin
23 Sep 2025
Mortgage rates to fall below 6% by year-end 2026, says Fannie Mae
23 Sep 2025
How lower mortgage rates can break the golden handcuffs and help first-time buyers
23 Sep 2025
Not just a refi surge: Why ground-up construction could see a fall resurgence
23 Sep 2025
Multifamily market optimism on the up, even as single-family strain continues
23 Sep 2025
Vermont court revives Ditech, US Bank foreclosure after note dispute
22 Sep 2025
Good news for mortgage brokers: Realtors are still optimistic about the housing outlook
22 Sep 2025
Single-family rent growth 'losing steam'
22 Sep 2025
Trump’s Fed appointee calls for huge rate cuts
22 Sep 2025
Fed official isn't convinced about more rate cuts in 2025
22 Sep 2025
Not just Fed rate cuts: What actually causes mortgage rates to decline
21 Sep 2025
From mic to mortgage: How media skills shape leadership in lending
21 Sep 2025
Expert warns new lumber tariffs could derail new home construction comeback
19 Sep 2025
Here's why mortgage rates rose despite the Fed's latest cut
19 Sep 2025
More 2025 rate cuts ahead, says Fed's Kashkari
19 Sep 2025
Median US home-sale price climbs amid rate dip: Redfin
19 Sep 2025
Mortgage rates slid to 11-month low last week as refinancing surged
19 Sep 2025
Future looks bright for mortgage market after Fed cut, says UWM’s Elezaj
19 Sep 2025
IRS claims first rights to foreclosure surplus in Bank of America case
19 Sep 2025
Mortgage applications see huge jump as rates tumble
19 Sep 2025
Soaring debt and financial burdens bring mortgage broker value into sharp focus
19 Sep 2025
CFPB funding crisis could see workers furloughed soon
18 Sep 2025
Trump presses Supreme Court to let him oust Fed governor Cook
18 Sep 2025
'Too much noise' makes future rate forecasts impossible: mortgage veteran
18 Sep 2025
Unlocking broker success: The power of community and facing your fears
18 Sep 2025
California housing market expected to see modest rebound in 2026 as affordability edges up
18 Sep 2025
Beachfront college towns top US housing costs, leaving students and staff priced out: Redfin
18 Sep 2025
Builder confidence holds steady as future sales outlook brightens, says NAHB
17 Sep 2025
'Real risk': Growth of identity fraud and candidate misrepresentation
17 Sep 2025
After months of holding, Fed reveals first rate cut of 2025
17 Sep 2025
US housing starts and permits tumble as market softens
16 Sep 2025
Legal expert: Supreme Court ruling on Cook case may end Fed independence
16 Sep 2025
Executive sees stark market differences between cities and within neighborhoods
16 Sep 2025
How mortgage firms can retain LOs in an ultra-competitive environment
16 Sep 2025
Sellers retreat as new listings hit record August low
16 Sep 2025
Millennials still driving big share of mortgage inquiries despite affordability challenges
16 Sep 2025
Former NASA manager and spouse plead guilty in Texas mortgage fraud case
16 Sep 2025
Condo, HOA fees surpass $500 monthly for millions of US homeowners
16 Sep 2025
Fed preview: 25 or 50 basis points? Senior economist predicts Fed rate cut
16 Sep 2025
CFPB must strike balance between LO comp reform and consumer protection: broker
16 Sep 2025
Ohio court stops 1900 Capital Trust, US Bank over lost note
16 Sep 2025
Canadians continue turning their back on US real estate
16 Sep 2025
Senate confirms Trump adviser Miran to Fed board
16 Sep 2025
Court rules in Cook's favor in Fed removal dispute
16 Sep 2025
CBO: Trump's policies pushing US inflation higher
15 Sep 2025
How Can Brokers Build Expertise and Grow Their Non-QM Business?
15 Sep 2025
Lawsuit challenges Deutsche Bank, PHH over Florida foreclosure assignment
15 Sep 2025
Ethics in action: Leading a values-driven mortgage practice
15 Sep 2025
One room, one community, one mission: Fuse 2025
12 Sep 2025
Economic uncertainty leaving more buyers on the fence and backing out of deals
12 Sep 2025
Broker on the keys to keeping veterans away from bad lenders
12 Sep 2025
As mortgage rates approach 6%, how to motivate hesitant sellers into the market
12 Sep 2025
Fed rate cut could unlock more than $20,000 in savings for homebuyers, analysis finds
12 Sep 2025
Three Fed cuts on the way this year, says Morgan Stanley
12 Sep 2025
Lower mortgage rates cut costs – but buyers remain cautious, Redfin says
12 Sep 2025
California’s home insurance woes continue after another big name pulls out
12 Sep 2025
Judge compels Select Portfolio to justify ‘pay-to-pay' fees in court
12 Sep 2025
Deutsche Bank loses foreclosure fight as New York court enforces tough law
12 Sep 2025
Wells Fargo faces challenge as court backs foreclosure timing defense
11 Sep 2025
Brokers should embrace authentic marketing, executive urges
11 Sep 2025
Mortgage rates see their biggest drop of the year
11 Sep 2025
Americans faced higher housing costs as fewer moved or married in 2024, census found
11 Sep 2025
Florida man sentenced for $5m fraud tied to Pennsylvania rental properties
11 Sep 2025
Three in four US homebuyers fear insurance could soon be out of reach
11 Sep 2025
Inflation on the up – but Fed still on course for a rate cut
11 Sep 2025
Why credit monitoring gives brokers an edge in the next refinance boom
11 Sep 2025
How big-city brokers can capture luxury buyers with lower jumbo rates
10 Sep 2025
Fannie-Freddie updates: Is an IPO inching nearer?
10 Sep 2025
Americans increasingly expect mortgage rates to fall in year ahead: Fannie Mae
10 Sep 2025
Gen X mortgage stress deepens as retirement doubts grow
10 Sep 2025
Mortgage rates hit 11-month low, sparking jump in applications
10 Sep 2025
'Promotion recession' driving high performers to leave
10 Sep 2025
Cook fraud allegations: Loan officer or underwriter should have caught it, says broker
10 Sep 2025
'Absolutely crazy' lumber price drop makes now the perfect time to build
10 Sep 2025
Citizens Bank pushes The Mortgage Link to repurchase disputed loan
10 Sep 2025
Fannie Mae pushes to foreclose on $2m Bronx loan
10 Sep 2025
Trump temporarily blocked from removing Fed’s Cook
09 Sep 2025
Here's what key Fed decision-makers have said about a possible September cut
09 Sep 2025
Delistings are spiking as sellers retreat from the housing market
09 Sep 2025
Asking rents soar, squeezing hopeful homebuyers further
09 Sep 2025
US property insurance costs hit their highest ever level
09 Sep 2025
Jobs figures revised sharply downwards, boosting odds of Fed cut
09 Sep 2025
Cook injunction could impact upcoming Fed meeting, says legal expert
09 Sep 2025
Alternative lending on the rise as borrowers struggle with traditional mortgage barriers
08 Sep 2025
Appraisal waivers: The risks and benefits of AI technology in the appraisal process
08 Sep 2025
Are big Federal Reserve rate cuts on the way?
08 Sep 2025
What Trump’s trigger lead bill means for the mortgage industry
08 Sep 2025
Pulte, Bessent reportedly clash at private dinner
08 Sep 2025
Black homeownership rate sinks to four-year low
08 Sep 2025
Why broker relationships beat all-cash offers, even in competitive markets
08 Sep 2025
‘Work smarter and harder’: Why brokers must obsess over serving their communities
08 Sep 2025
Michigan bill brings online foreclosure sales, new rules for mortgage professionals
05 Sep 2025
Trump signs trigger lead bill into law
05 Sep 2025
Mortgage rates dip to 10-month low, boosting refinance activity
05 Sep 2025
These were the riskiest US housing markets during the spring
05 Sep 2025
Independent mortgage banks urge safeguards as Fannie and Freddie eye conservatorship exit
05 Sep 2025
Fed rate cuts now seen as certain after weak jobs report
05 Sep 2025
How one broker unlocked 5.5% rates, and how you can find them too
05 Sep 2025
‘Be careful what you ask for’: Compliance veteran warns about enforcement shift
05 Sep 2025
Cheaper mortgage payments prompt only a modest rise in homebuying
05 Sep 2025
Trump Fed nominee pledges independence, but says president ‘entitled’ to policy views
05 Sep 2025
Multifamily lending surged to nearly $290bn last year: MBA
04 Sep 2025
Despite stubborn mortgage rates, market balance is a silver lining for homebuyers
04 Sep 2025
Sluggish jobs growth strengthens case for Fed cut this month
04 Sep 2025
How brokers can spot the warning signs of mortgage fraud at origination
04 Sep 2025
Lawsuit targets mortgage giants over VA loan fraud claims
04 Sep 2025
Mortgage brokers find unique multifamily potential in extended-stay hotel conversions
04 Sep 2025
Hidden costs can spike homeownership burden by more than $21,000: report
04 Sep 2025
Trump's Fed nominee says he'll uphold central bank independence
04 Sep 2025
Mortgage applications fall despite rate drop
04 Sep 2025
One in four American homes now face severe climate threats
03 Sep 2025
Cost of poor onboarding as new hires eye resignation in next six months – report
03 Sep 2025
Fed governor Waller calls for immediate start of rate-cutting cycle
03 Sep 2025
What brokers need to know about upcoming changes to appraisal reports
03 Sep 2025
Helping newer brokers bridge the initial knowledge gap in a tough market
03 Sep 2025
California enacts new law requiring lenders to pay interest on insurance payouts
03 Sep 2025
Second-home buyers in short supply as market cooldown continues
03 Sep 2025
Bond yields climb, sparking fears of mortgage rate uptick
03 Sep 2025
What Trump declaring a national housing emergency could mean for mortgages
03 Sep 2025
UWM's Ishbia says a Fed rate cut would be the right move
02 Sep 2025
Bessent: Trump may declare housing emergency to address affordability issues
02 Sep 2025
Las Vegas housing supply surges as buyers desert the market
02 Sep 2025
Stubborn core inflation could complicate Fed's next move
02 Sep 2025
Fannie Mae's guaranty book increased slightly in July
02 Sep 2025
Court weighs Trump's authority to fire Fed governor
02 Sep 2025
Actionable advice for brokers in response to challenging markets