Site Map for April 2026

Date
Title
30 Apr 2026
Delaware court trims claims in Keller Williams broker profit-sharing dispute
30 Apr 2026
Maryland court blocks commercial landlords from springing surprise eviction charges
30 Apr 2026
Iran conflict, oil shocks and Fed uncertainty could keep mortgage rates sticky
30 Apr 2026
Easing mortgage rates jolt cautious spring market, bring buyers back in
30 Apr 2026
Inside the two surprising markets where home affordability is rapidly collapsing
30 Apr 2026
How small brokers can beat growing mega-lenders in the battle for young borrowers
30 Apr 2026
Home insurance shock eases but costs stay elevated, Newrez finds
30 Apr 2026
Three-week slide ends as mortgage rates tick higher
30 Apr 2026
Fed faces new test as hot inflation data clouds rate‑cut hopes
30 Apr 2026
Powell refuses to leave: Trump's legal assault on the Fed forces an unprecedented stand
30 Apr 2026
Time’s running out to enter Top Mortgage Employers 2026
29 Apr 2026
Brokers hope change at the Fed could usher in lower rates
29 Apr 2026
Voluntary severance packages: a good way to get rid of the old and the weak?
29 Apr 2026
Powell to remain on Fed board after term as chair ends
29 Apr 2026
Dissent shows most disunited Fed since 1992
29 Apr 2026
RECAP: Fed's latest rate decision, as it happened
29 Apr 2026
Ex‑Rocket exec Fawaz launches company, shocks industry with UWM, Ishbia partnership
29 Apr 2026
CFPB scraps disparate-impact rule, rewriting fair lending for mortgage lenders
29 Apr 2026
Borrower says PHH Mortgage forced foreclosure with short sale still pending
29 Apr 2026
Fed announces latest rate decision as Iran chaos continues
29 Apr 2026
New buyers in hot markets face outsized property tax hit, report finds
29 Apr 2026
US housing starts surge to 13-month high
29 Apr 2026
Mortgage applications dip as spring buyers push ahead despite higher rates
28 Apr 2026
Brokers in Illinois under attack with ‘atrocious’ state legislation - is your state next?
28 Apr 2026
Mortgages are high stakes. Can AI be trusted to get it right?
28 Apr 2026
Lawsuit accuses Impac Mortgage of waiting two years to disclose borrower data breach
28 Apr 2026
Couple sues CrossCountry Mortgage over alleged closing-table rate switch
28 Apr 2026
NYC renters are trapped as rent gap hits record high
28 Apr 2026
Why rate cuts might be easier said than done for the next Fed chair
28 Apr 2026
Affordability improves across all top 100 US housing markets
28 Apr 2026
US house prices freeze in February
27 Apr 2026
Fed preview: What one economist says must happen before the Fed cuts again
27 Apr 2026
Industry vet slams lack of women on convention main stages
27 Apr 2026
Ohio Supreme Court rejects adverse possession claim built on lawn care
27 Apr 2026
Real to buy RE/MAX in $880m deal
27 Apr 2026
Tillis clears way for Warsh as Fed chair
27 Apr 2026
Commercial mortgage delinquencies climb again
27 Apr 2026
Former Rocket exec Sogorka launches wholesale lending platform
27 Apr 2026
Bill Dallas: Brace for CFPB comeback, avoid ‘questionable RESPA things’
27 Apr 2026
Relying on AI chatbots for answers is a growing danger, mortgage executive says
27 Apr 2026
Indiana court dismantles $3.5m damages award in commercial lease dispute
27 Apr 2026
Texas court rejects joint venture claims in real estate LLC dispute
24 Apr 2026
US homebuilders stare down another ‘lost’ year as Iran conflict, tariffs bite
24 Apr 2026
Spring relief masks rising serious delinquencies
24 Apr 2026
Home sellers’ profits slide as rates bite and cash buyers retreat
24 Apr 2026
DoJ drops Powell probe, clearing way for Warsh to take Fed hotseat
24 Apr 2026
FHFA’s VantageScore adoption is a win, but implementation will take time: executive
23 Apr 2026
Georgia court revives lender's security deed after HOA service misstep
23 Apr 2026
Court cancels tax deed over Saturday redemption deadline – investor goes dark
23 Apr 2026
Tennessee law grants purchasers exclusive right to choose settlement agents
23 Apr 2026
Mortgage rates slide for third consecutive week
23 Apr 2026
Just 13% of homeowners say buying a home is achievable in current market
23 Apr 2026
Mortgage lock-in effect is finally loosening, study shows
23 Apr 2026
Fast-track homes still spark bidding wars
23 Apr 2026
Spring listings start to thaw as rates edge lower
22 Apr 2026
Banks dominate IMBs in origination and servicing satisfaction: JD Power
22 Apr 2026
‘Worst condo market in 10 years’ shows no sign of brightening
22 Apr 2026
California home sales hit 42-month slump
22 Apr 2026
Homebuyers turn to ‘forever homes’ as first purchase age hits 40
22 Apr 2026
Three-week mortgage rate slide boosts hopes of a homebuying rebound
22 Apr 2026
FHFA to accept VantageScore loans immediately; HUD to accept new scores ‘soon’
22 Apr 2026
Why bank statement lending is forcing a rethink of qualification and advice
22 Apr 2026
US buyers walk away from deals with cancellations at multi‑year high
22 Apr 2026
Alberta to make daylight saving time permanent
22 Apr 2026
Mortgage applications surge as rate slide lures buyers back into market
21 Apr 2026
Affordability crisis worsens as 1 in 4 devote 30% of income to principal and interest payments
21 Apr 2026
Home prices race ahead of incomes, leaving no major US city affordable
21 Apr 2026
Commercial brokers slam 'almost comical' changes to SBA lending
21 Apr 2026
Couple sues Bank of New York Mellon, NewRez to halt Georgia foreclosure
21 Apr 2026
Mr. Cooper faces class action claiming inflated mortgage prepayment penalties
21 Apr 2026
Florida homeowner drags NewRez, Ditech into federal court over servicing
21 Apr 2026
Redfin shows home prices barely rising
21 Apr 2026
Trump piles pressure on Fed pick Warsh to cut rates for ‘too late’ Powell era
21 Apr 2026
Pending home sales defy rising rates, signaling pent-up buyer demand
21 Apr 2026
MPA Weekly Poll: Grade the career performance of Fed chair Jerome Powell
21 Apr 2026
Can AI save mortgage rates?
21 Apr 2026
Nominations for Top Mortgage Employers 2026 now open
20 Apr 2026
Homeowners brace as rising property taxes test affordability, survey finds
20 Apr 2026
Fed nominee Warsh pledges independence, but won't call Trump's rate demands a threat
20 Apr 2026
Buyer's market swells to 38 metros as sellers wait and demand fades
20 Apr 2026
RE/MAX reports biggest March sales surge since 2023
17 Apr 2026
Consumer confidence in AI is falling. Why that matters to mortgage brokers
17 Apr 2026
Rocket Pro’s Fisher: Glass ceiling is shifting, but the glass cliff remains for women in mortgage
17 Apr 2026
Miami-Dade home sales rise yet again
17 Apr 2026
Developer clearcuts neighbor's yard, loses land to adverse possession
17 Apr 2026
Delaware court confirms sheriff sale after borrower's bankruptcy stalling tactics fail
17 Apr 2026
Borrower sues BNY Mellon, PHH Mortgage over RMBS settlement proceeds
17 Apr 2026
Foreclosures climb in early 2026
17 Apr 2026
Renting vs. buying: Which makes the most sense for Americans right now?
17 Apr 2026
Spring buyers retreat as Iran conflict, high costs chill housing rebound
16 Apr 2026
Black manager sues Berkshire Hathaway brokerage over alleged training exclusion
16 Apr 2026
Shifting cap rates reshaping opportunities for commercial mortgage brokers
16 Apr 2026
Mortgage rates slip for second consecutive week
16 Apr 2026
Mortgage industry, market watchers weigh in on HOA fee debate
16 Apr 2026
How brokers can leverage new tax rules to help homebuyers beat higher rates
16 Apr 2026
With mortgage rates falling at last, could buyers flock back to the housing market?
16 Apr 2026
Independent mortgage bankers see profits rebound, but pressure on costs stays high
16 Apr 2026
Baby boomers tighten grip on housing as first-time buyers retreat
16 Apr 2026
Broker-lender partnerships are no longer transactional but defined by speed and execution
16 Apr 2026
Why broker-lender relationships determine who actually wins the deal
15 Apr 2026
'Bro culture' makes private lending an unsafe space for women, says industry veteran
15 Apr 2026
Class action targets Berkadia over alleged cyberattack exposing thousands' data
15 Apr 2026
One in six: How Rocket swallowed America's mortgage market
15 Apr 2026
Trump: I'll fire Powell if he doesn't leave Fed 'on time'
15 Apr 2026
Job fears push American workers to rethink homebuying
15 Apr 2026
Flexible work in demand as employees try to dodge rising fuel costs
15 Apr 2026
Builder confidence sinks amid war, rates and rising costs in spring market
15 Apr 2026
Mortgage activity picks up for first time in five weeks as rates fall
15 Apr 2026
US mortgage payments ease slightly but affordability strain persists
15 Apr 2026
Bessent says rate cuts are needed – but he 'understands' why Fed would hold off
15 Apr 2026
Oil crisis could push back rate cuts, warns Fed's Goolsbee
15 Apr 2026
Even the IMF’s new downward revisions for economic growth may be too optimistic, warns economist
14 Apr 2026
As global recession odds surge, here’s what’s at stake for the US housing market
14 Apr 2026
Brokers and homebuyers must stop waiting for a ‘magical’ rate drop, broker says
14 Apr 2026
What residential mortgage brokers must know before doing their first commercial loan
14 Apr 2026
Warsh Fed confirmation hearing set for next week, but approval isn’t guaranteed
14 Apr 2026
Protect the broker. Defend the borrower.
14 Apr 2026
Old Republic wins coverage dispute over land borrower legally owned
14 Apr 2026
One in four Americans say homeownership out of reach, poll finds
14 Apr 2026
NAREB urges FHA to drop spousal debt rule
13 Apr 2026
Top brokers aren’t waiting — they’re closing deals in a tough market, exec says
13 Apr 2026
White House says the US housing shortage is 10 million homes
13 Apr 2026
Women dominate mortgage roles – so where are the executives?
13 Apr 2026
Your competitors are doing this – are you?
13 Apr 2026
US existing-home sales fall more than expected, slide to nine-month low
13 Apr 2026
MPA weekly poll: HOA fees are soaring. Are the high costs worth it?
13 Apr 2026
How women leaders in mortgage have paved the way for the next generation
13 Apr 2026
Why brokers should leverage construction lending to capture investor business
13 Apr 2026
Ohio court rules landlord must mitigate after restaurant chain walks
13 Apr 2026
Ohio developer sues ODOT over forced $390k road improvement demand
13 Apr 2026
Powell, Bessent convene banks over AI concerns
13 Apr 2026
First-time buyers fall close to their lowest-ever market share in Texas
13 Apr 2026
US consumer confidence hits record low
10 Apr 2026
Monthly Spotlight: Women in Mortgage
10 Apr 2026
Consumer prices spike as expected oil shock hits March CPI report
10 Apr 2026
How the Iran ceasefire could pull the Federal Reserve out of its holding pattern
10 Apr 2026
Buyers gain ground in over 60% of top US housing markets
10 Apr 2026
Million-dollar listings make up majority in 13 US markets
10 Apr 2026
Homeowner sues U.S. Bank, alleges foreclosure without a single required notice
10 Apr 2026
RICO suit alleges California mortgage fund funneled $75m to insider entities
10 Apr 2026
US growth slowed more than expected in late 2025
10 Apr 2026
More than half of parents now support homebuying costs
09 Apr 2026
Executive reveals the one commercial sector brokers can’t afford to ignore in Q2
09 Apr 2026
Mortgage rates plunge from recent highs as trend reverses: Freddie Mac
09 Apr 2026
Borrower forges dad's signature on $17m loan, owes nearly $29m
09 Apr 2026
Fed’s key inflation indicator falls slightly, but war impacts a month away
09 Apr 2026
Pandemic-era spike in homeownership costs may be over
09 Apr 2026
Newrez hit with $4.2m action after over 100 complaints
09 Apr 2026
Rate cuts could still be on the cards in 2026 despite inflation concerns
09 Apr 2026
Here's how economists say the Fed is leaning as Iran chaos continues
08 Apr 2026
How bank reserve changes could fuel a CRE lending surge in Q2
08 Apr 2026
Homebuyers should act now as Iran ceasefire likely won't last, veteran broker says
08 Apr 2026
Refusing AI at work could put your job at risk
08 Apr 2026
US-Iran ceasefire: A gamechanger for the mortgage market?
08 Apr 2026
Mortgage applications fall, but Iran ceasefire could bring lower rates
07 Apr 2026
Academy Mortgage's $38.5m whistleblower case lands back in court
07 Apr 2026
Homeowner sues Freedom Mortgage over bungled post-bankruptcy credit reporting
07 Apr 2026
The controversy behind data centers: What commercial brokers need to know
07 Apr 2026
'All roads' lead to higher prices: IMF chief sounds dire warning on Iran
07 Apr 2026
Are signs of life finally reappearing in Florida’s condo market?
07 Apr 2026
Spring homebuying season opens on a split housing market
07 Apr 2026
Iran war shakes spring housing market, nervous buyers retreat again
07 Apr 2026
Low-rate borrowers dig in as high mortgage costs reshape housing plans
07 Apr 2026
Don't expect an NYC exodus under Mamdani, says veteran broker
07 Apr 2026
From first deal to fifth property: a gameplan for investor growth
07 Apr 2026
Why AI is redefining mortgage underwriting efficiency and the path to scale
07 Apr 2026
Bringing Clarity to an Overloaded Mortgage Market
06 Apr 2026
Attorney unpacks reporting confusion over now‑paused FinCEN reporting rule
06 Apr 2026
ICE report shows spring housing market stabilizing
06 Apr 2026
Rate hike could be on the way if inflation doesn’t cool, says Fed decisionmaker
06 Apr 2026
Vets Moving Away from “Forever Home” to Build Wealth
06 Apr 2026
Equity is the new battleground, and servicers are ready to steal your past clients
06 Apr 2026
Spring buyers return as pending sales jump despite mortgage rate jolt
06 Apr 2026
JPMorgan's Dimon warns mortgage market on oil shocks, private credit and AI risks
06 Apr 2026
Banking giants revise Fed expectations – and one no longer sees a 2026 cut ahead
02 Apr 2026
Oil shock keeps mortgage rates high and cools home price outlook
02 Apr 2026
The HOA fee shock: Millions paying at least $6,000 a year, squeezing affordability
02 Apr 2026
A US housing market recovery could hinge on one word: Iran
02 Apr 2026
Mortgage rates climb again, tick towards 6.5%: Freddie Mac
02 Apr 2026
New York City sees slumping sales and soaring prices in first quarter, eyes strong spring
02 Apr 2026
Mortgage payments edge higher as Iran chaos rattles US housing
02 Apr 2026
Here’s the best housing market for first-time buyers this spring
02 Apr 2026
The surprising US region that's booming as multifamily dominates CRE market
01 Apr 2026
Homebuilder sues sellers for allegedly blocking New York residential land deal
01 Apr 2026
First American moves to freeze $1.6m over reverse mortgage fraud claims
01 Apr 2026
Federal suit accuses Deutsche Bank of foreclosing on expired writ
01 Apr 2026
Broker Lender Relationships: What Actually Drives Performance in Today’s Market
01 Apr 2026
Oil crisis to be 'much worse' in April, says IEA head, sparking new inflation fears
01 Apr 2026
US economy posts better-than-expected 62,000 private jobs in March
01 Apr 2026
Opendoor pushes into mortgage infrastructure with Doma deal
01 Apr 2026
Credit costs, LO comp, and affordability front and center in Capitol Hill lobbying effort
01 Apr 2026
‘Brutal’ spring housing market in store as homebuyers await clarity on Iran conflict
01 Apr 2026
‘Corporate Bull----’: Jargon‑heavy cultures weaken workplace judgment
01 Apr 2026
Mortgage applications nosedive as rates soar above 6.5%