Mortgage Professional

Homebuilder sues sellers for allegedly blocking New York residential land deal

2026-04-01T20:09:36Z

A signed agreement, a personal lender dispute, and a closing that never happened

First American moves to freeze $1.6m over reverse mortgage fraud claims

2026-04-01T20:07:16Z

Lending giant alleges a reverse mortgage servicer concealed a CFPB ban and a HUD settlement while dodging unpaid invoices

Federal suit accuses Deutsche Bank of foreclosing on expired writ

2026-04-01T20:03:55Z

What the defendants allegedly have in common could be the bigger story

Broker Lender Relationships: What Actually Drives Performance in Today’s Market

2026-04-01T19:35:36Z

How execution, communication, and shared accountability define stronger partnerships

The surprising US region that's booming as multifamily dominates CRE market

2026-04-01T18:40:02Z

A look at 2025 commercial trends and 2026 projections

Oil crisis to be 'much worse' in April, says IEA head, sparking new inflation fears

2026-04-01T17:10:40Z

Energy crunch threatens inflation progress and complicates rate relief for borrowers

US economy posts better-than-expected 62,000 private jobs in March

2026-04-01T16:29:01Z

March’s ADP report showed uneven hiring but firmer wages that could support housing demand

Opendoor pushes into mortgage infrastructure with Doma deal

2026-04-01T15:54:01Z

Opendoor’s Doma buy aims to cut refinance friction and remake closing economics

Credit costs, LO comp, and affordability front and center in Capitol Hill lobbying effort

2026-04-01T15:47:55Z

What brokers must know about the latest on critical issues

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

2026-04-01T15:46:59Z

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

‘Corporate Bull----’: Jargon‑heavy cultures weaken workplace judgment

2026-04-01T15:19:17Z

Heavy reliance on buzzword‑driven communication reinforces cycle of style over substance: study

Mortgage applications nosedive as rates soar above 6.5%

2026-04-01T13:38:30Z

Iran war-driven rate spike hit refis and rattled the spring buying season

Treasury yields slide again

2026-03-31T20:36:52Z

Falling yields cheered traders but left mortgage pricing anything but settled

Debt crisis weighs on borrowers as mortgages stand out as ‘smartest’ risk

2026-03-31T19:56:39Z

New survey shows how non-mortgage debt reshapes paths to homeownership in 2026

In today’s ‘wild west’ of compliance, bad actors will eventually be caught, Casa warns

2026-03-31T18:10:45Z

UMortgage's Casa: Bad actors are 'taking way bigger risks'

CMBS delinquencies climb again

2026-03-31T16:42:48Z

Lodging drove March’s jump in CMBS delinquencies, adding to mounting pressure on multifamily and office

UWM's Smith: Lower rates coming, and brokers must be ready to recapture customers

2026-03-31T16:32:27Z

Brokers must be ready to battle to regain former clients

US home prices in January barely rise as higher rates bite into real gains

2026-03-31T14:21:23Z

FHFA data showed a flatlining market where inflation outpaced modest nominal gains

Why stronger broker-lender partnerships are defining mortgage performance and client outcomes

2026-03-31T04:00:00Z

Execution, transparency, and trust determine which lender relationships truly drive broker success

Fed's Powell suggests rate hikes unlikely in the short term

2026-03-30T18:38:58Z

Fed chair signaled patience on rates even as energy costs surge

As mortgage rates rise, how top brokers are getting hesitant buyers off the fence

2026-03-30T18:07:22Z

One broker reveals how to win in a volatile market

MPA weekly poll: How optimistic are brokers about the current market?

2026-03-30T16:05:00Z

Click to go to our LinkedIn poll and comment your thoughts

Absence of LO comp reform from recent executive order surprising, says mortgage attorney

2026-03-30T15:56:44Z

Industry continues to wait for critical compensation reform

Record $347 billion in stale listings tests US housing reset

2026-03-30T15:40:04Z

More than half of February listings sat 60 days or longer.

Is this the perfect storm for housing?

2026-03-30T15:39:59Z

Conflict in the Middle East, the threat of a Fed rate increase, tariff chaos and a collapsed refinancing market have arrived simultaneously. For mortgage professionals, the question is no longer whether spring 2026 will be difficult — it is how difficult.

Treasury rally offers mortgage market brief relief amid war jitters

2026-03-30T15:14:20Z

Bond pullback hinted at rate relief, but housing still faced whiplash

UWM slams Two Harbors board over contested mortgage servicing deal

2026-03-30T14:31:37Z

Wholesale giant: TWO's business 'effectively a melting ice cube'

Scaling advice in a digital mortgage market

2026-03-30T04:00:00Z

Mortgage borrowers are more digital and more complex than ever

Will mortgage rates hit 7% this week?

2026-03-27T20:25:52Z

Rates and bond yields have been climbing steadily in recent weeks – and they could be about to jump even higher

Court rules certain Ocwen-serviced RMBS mortgages are plan assets

2026-03-27T20:25:33Z

And the case isn't over – what comes next could hit the servicing industry even harder

$8m deal falls apart one day before closing — seller sues

2026-03-27T20:23:29Z

No financing contingency. Personal guarantees. And a closing that never happened.

Crypto mortgage push tests Fannie Mae’s risk limits

2026-03-27T18:59:39Z

Better and Coinbase’s new product raised fresh questions for Fannie Mae

As escrow shocks surge, how brokers and servicers can team up to help homeowners

2026-03-27T18:11:04Z

Brokers play a crucial role in servicer success, exec says

Markets lean toward Fed hike as energy shock stirs inflation fears

2026-03-27T16:49:56Z

Rising oil, tariffs and recession speculation pushed markets to rethink the Fed’s next step

How big-city conversions and a suburban surge are redefining commercial office

2026-03-27T16:06:35Z

Broker also reveals why banks are finally taking back paper and clearing their books

CrossCountry reaches agreement to buy Two Harbors, nixing UWM deal

2026-03-27T14:02:44Z

Deal sees CrossCountry swoop in to scoop up REIT

The on-again, off-again FinCEN reporting changes: What brokers need to know

2026-03-26T21:47:03Z

Why FinCEN has pressed pause on new reporting rules

Florida court shields undrawn reverse mortgage funds from creditor garnishment

2026-03-26T19:29:37Z

It's the first ruling of its kind in Florida – and there's a catch

Developer sues Florida city for denying water to 3,250-unit project

2026-03-26T19:27:46Z

A $157m funding gap and internal city documents add fuel to the fire

Borrower sues Nationstar after $180k mortgage reported as $4.2m debt

2026-03-26T19:25:32Z

She claims her annual payment was reported as monthly — two bureaus allegedly wouldn't fix it

What falling FICO scores mean for the mortgage industry

2026-03-26T18:13:18Z

Credit scores slipped as mortgage delinquencies and student debt reshaped borrower risk

Mortgage rates leap as Iran conflict rattles spring buyers

2026-03-26T17:30:10Z

Fresh rate spike tested already cautious borrowers and lenders this week

OECD inflation shock puts renewed pressure on US mortgage market

2026-03-26T16:06:55Z

Energy-driven price surge threatens rate relief US borrowers have started to see

'A slap in the face': NAMB president blasts new FHFA condo rules

2026-03-26T15:58:57Z

White gives agency an 'F' for implementation as lobbying continue

Pulte refers Letitia James to DoJ in new fraud claims

2026-03-26T15:16:30Z

Fresh referrals revive a political fight with real implications for insurers and lenders

How mortgage brokers can up their competence in a tough market

2026-03-26T15:04:02Z

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