The Mortgage Note

10/24/2025

We were in Las Vegas this week for the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention and Expo. Here are the highlights.

10/22/2025

Artificial intelligence may be overhyped, but it’s time for lenders to get on board if they want to see future success. That was the message for the audience during a panel discussion at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention and Expo in Las Vegas.

Artificial intelligence may be overhyped, but it's time for lenders to get on board if they want to see future success.

10/21/2025

Differing perspectives about the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were shared during the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention and Expo.

Differing perspectives about the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were shared during the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention and Expo.

10/20/2025

Home sales will increase in 2026 as the combination of steady mortgage rates and flat home prices improves affordability. What's beyond that? Here's the latest economic predictions.

The Mortgage Bankers Association's chief economist said home sales will increase in 2026 as the combination of steady mortgage rates and flat home prices improves affordability.

10/16/2025

The CEO of Longbridge Financial says when it comes to retirement, it is never too early to think about how you will use your home equity as you age. bit.ly/4hklowm

10/15/2025

Rates have been trending down since mid-September, but not enough to tempt homeowners with equity to move.

Rates have been trending down since mid-September, but not enough to tempt rate-locked homeowners with equity to move.

10/14/2025

Maine is making waves as median home sales prices continue to rise. Homeowners and sellers have gained wealth through appreciation, but many people find themselves sidelined when it comes to housing options.
Writer Erin Flynn Jay has the story.

The state known as "Vacationland" is making waves as median home sales prices continue to rise. Homeowners and sellers have gained wealth through appreciation, but many people find themselves sidelined when it comes to housing options.

10/14/2025

More workforce reductions have begun at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

10/09/2025

It’s the season for ghosts, goblins, and haunted house tours. So take a break from house hunting and find out if you have what it takes to go inside some of the spookiest homes in America.

It's the season for ghosts, goblins, and haunted house tours. So take a break from house hunting and find out if you have what it takes to go inside some of the spookiest homes in America.

10/08/2025

Lenders are set to save money as the credit scoring wars heat up and competition forces the biggest players to slash prices.

10/08/2025

Zillow is now available in ChatGPT, the only real estate app partnered with the flagship AI platform.

10/07/2025

Cash still reigns supreme in 2025 as wealthy buyers dominate the market and current homeowners use sky-high equity to purchase houses.

Cash still reigns supreme in 2025 as wealthy buyers dominate the market and current homeowners use sky-high equity to purchase a house.