Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden is managing 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.

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‘Brutal’ spring housing market in store as homebuyers await clarity on Iran conflict

Interest rate outlook and inflation fears are keeping prospects of a spring housing recovery on ice

‘Brutal’ spring housing market in store as homebuyers await clarity on Iran conflict

How mortgage brokers can up their competence in a tough market

Executive urges newer brokers to focus on honing the basics as they lock in despite a challenging environment

How mortgage brokers can up their competence in a tough market

Bond yields on the rise again amid conflicting signals over Iran conflict

Iran disputed reports it was negotiating a deal to end the ongoing conflict and oil prices moved higher, putting upward pressure on 10-year Treasury yields

Bond yields on the rise again amid conflicting signals over Iran conflict

‘Fewer marketers, more professionals’: Mortgage exec argues for higher LO entry requirements

The industry would benefit from more rigorous broker standards, says Harris

‘Fewer marketers, more professionals’: Mortgage exec argues for higher LO entry requirements

Why a lengthy US-Iran crisis might not send mortgage rates soaring further

A recent jump in Treasury yields has spiked rates, but a long conflict wouldn’t necessarily move them even higher

Why a lengthy US-Iran crisis might not send mortgage rates soaring further

Fed reveals plan to ease banks’ capital requirements, boost mortgage lending

Central bank announces next steps of plan to address migration of banks away from mortgage sector

Fed reveals plan to ease banks’ capital requirements, boost mortgage lending

Monthly Spotlight: Broker-Lender Relationships

Every month, Mortgage Professional America is producing a series of articles on a theme affecting mortgage professionals across the US. All coverage through the month can be found here

Monthly Spotlight: Broker-Lender Relationships

Strait of Hormuz strikes fuel fresh fears over bond volatility

Bond yields climb amid continuing uncertainty over conflict timeline

Strait of Hormuz strikes fuel fresh fears over bond volatility

Economist: Oil crisis could hit consumers hard as energy giant warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences

Middle East conflict raises fears of an inflation resurgence and more US economic instability

Economist: Oil crisis could hit consumers hard as energy giant warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences

Oil prices up, job numbers down: What it all means for mortgages

Where are mortgage rates headed after a rocky week for the economy?

Oil prices up, job numbers down: What it all means for mortgages