The Mortgage Note

12/22/2025

Competitive boxer Megan Castleton says many of the principles she learned in the ring can be applied to business. The chief credit officer at Constructive Capital sat down with Scott Kimbler for our latest podcast. bit.ly/4p3vVhH

12/22/2025

In this op-ed, the co-founder of EnTech - an innovator in smart energy solutions for multifamily dwellings and other commercial buildings - writes about taking action to maximize boiler efficiencies during the cold winter months.

Simon Soloff, president and co-founder of EnTech, writes about how property managers can improve efficiencies during the winter months.

12/19/2025

Holiday buyers are getting the gift of steady mortgage rates in the lead-up to Christmas.

12/19/2025

Better Home and Finance Holding Company named Barry Feierstein as its Chief Operating Officer.

Better Home and Finance Holding Company named operations superstar Barry Feierstein as its Chief Operating Officer.

12/18/2025

United Wholesale Mortgage is expanding its servicing footprint with a strategic acquisition.

12/17/2025

Freddie Mac’s Board of Directors has selected Kenny M. Smith to serve as its CEO and on the Board.

Freddie Mac’s Board of Directors has selected Kenny M. Smith to serve as its CEO and on the Board, effective December 17.

12/17/2025

Demand fell last week as the Central Bank suggested its December rate cut might be the last for a while, pushing mortgage rates up.

Demand turned tail last week as the Central Bank suggested its December rate cut might be the last for a while, pushing mortgage rates up.

12/16/2025

The founder and CEO of Textdrip says mortgage and real estate professionals can benefit from a better texting campaign. Phil Portman sat down with Editor Kimberley Haas for our latest vodcast.

The founder and CEO of Textdrip says mortgage and real estate professionals can benefit from a better texting campaign.Phil Portman came up with the idea for...

12/16/2025

Google is ruffling feathers by testing home ads as part of its search results, flaunting potential competition for portal bigshots like Zillow.

Google ruffled feathers this week by testing home ads as part of its search results, flaunting potential competition for portal bigshots like Zillow.

12/15/2025

A new executive order from the Trump administration aims to curb state-level AI regulation that mortgage leaders say would hinder the industry’s introduction of technology tools.

A new executive order from the Trump administration is aimed at curbing state-level AI regulation that mortgage leaders say would kneecap the industry’s introduction of AI tools.

12/12/2025

The Federal Reserve ended 2025 with another rate cut. Buyers hoping to move into another home face a more than $1,000 jump in their monthly payments. And we sat down with Adam Stein, managing director at Blue Sky Financial, to talk about his plans for the company.
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12/12/2025

Managing Director Adam Stein at Blue Sky Financial in Idaho is planning for growth in the new year. He recently sat down with Editor Kimberley Haas for a one-on-one interview.

The fintech company Blue Sky Financial in Eagle, Idaho, is planning for growth in the new year.