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US mortgage news for brokers, lenders, underwriters, and finance professionals across the Land of the Free — covering wholesale, Non-QM, commercial lending, Federal Reserve rate decisions, and everything moving in the American mortgage market right now. The American mortgage market doesn't sit still. From Federal Reserve rate decisions and a persistently tight housing supply to the explosive growth of wholesale lending, the complexity of Non-QM products, and mortgage fraud risks climbing alongside elevated rates — MPA covers the forces reshaping how American mortgage professionals do business, every single day. We cover the key regulatory and industry bodies shaping American mortgage lending, including the CFPB, FHFA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and state mortgage regulators, tracking the compliance obligations and market developments that matter most to US mortgage professionals. Beyond daily news, MPA Talk, our podcast, and MPA TV, our video interview series, put you in the room with the executives, originators, and market figures driving the American mortgage industry. Want this info as soon as it comes out? Subscribe to our free newsletter: mpamag.com/us/newsletter

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Anthony Casa, President and CEO of UMortgage, says growth, pricing pressure, and rising infrastructure costs are pushing...
09/10/2026

Anthony Casa, President and CEO of UMortgage, says growth, pricing pressure, and rising infrastructure costs are pushing many broker owners to evaluate whether independence or strategic partnerships offer the strongest path forward.

He believes other brokerages will soon be weighing the same choice he made

Glen Weinberg of Fairview Commercial Lending says brokers who understand their deal, know their lender's criteria, and m...
09/09/2026

Glen Weinberg of Fairview Commercial Lending says brokers who understand their deal, know their lender's criteria, and maintain direct borrower relationships are far more likely to earn lender confidence and get deals across the finish line.

Blasting a deal to 50 lenders is a red flag, not a strategy, Weinberg warns

President Trump threatened Friday to cut off trade with countries the US runs a deficit with, unless the Federal Reserve...
09/08/2026

President Trump threatened Friday to cut off trade with countries the US runs a deficit with, unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates.

President threatens to end trade with countries holding US trade surpluses

The right loan package can be a powerful growth tool for mortgage brokers.Nate Zielinski of RCN Capital explains how str...
09/08/2026

The right loan package can be a powerful growth tool for mortgage brokers.

Nate Zielinski of RCN Capital explains how stronger borrower vetting, documentation diligence, and property selection can help brokers build lender relationships and drive repeat business.

Getting selective with borrowers and properties is how top brokers build repeat business

Eric Chamelot of M3 Financial Group says its 7 year relationship with National Bank of Canada helped M3 brokerages becom...
09/07/2026

Eric Chamelot of M3 Financial Group says its 7 year relationship with National Bank of Canada helped M3 brokerages become the first in the industry fully onboarded with the bank’s new process, highlighting the value of long standing lender relationships.

Seven years of relationship-building put the network's brokers at the front of the queue

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.71% for the week ending September 3, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortga...
09/07/2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.71% for the week ending September 3, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — its highest level since July 31, 2025, when it stood at 6.72%.

A global bond selloff and mounting inflation fears continue to push the 30-year fixed rate higher

Mortgage rates, not tariffs, are dominating homebuyer conversations in Rochester.Mark Siwiec of Elysian Homes says risin...
09/04/2026

Mortgage rates, not tariffs, are dominating homebuyer conversations in Rochester.

Mark Siwiec of Elysian Homes says rising rates are having a greater impact on buyer sentiment than the US-Canada trade dispute, with some purchasers choosing to wait for more economic stability.

Climbing mortgage rates could push some buyers to the sideline, but the new trade dispute is barely featuring in client conversations

President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on the Federal Reserve as rate cut demands intensify.
09/04/2026

President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on the Federal Reserve as rate cut demands intensify.

President threatens to end trade with countries holding US trade surpluses

A stronger-than-expected jobs report is putting a September Fed rate hike back in focus.The US economy added 162,000 job...
09/04/2026

A stronger-than-expected jobs report is putting a September Fed rate hike back in focus.
The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, with unemployment holding at 4.1%, prompting renewed discussion about the Federal Reserve's next policy move.

August's blowout payrolls report is the clearest sign yet that a rate hike is firmly back on the agenda

The next great investment property may be in a market investors haven't considered yet.Nate Zielinski of RCN Capital exp...
09/04/2026

The next great investment property may be in a market investors haven't considered yet.

Nate Zielinski of RCN Capital explores why brokers should help clients look beyond major metros, highlighting Midwest and Florida markets where affordability, rental demand, and long-term growth continue to create opportunities.

With insights from RCN Capital, real estate investment brokers can help clients evaluate emerging U.S. housing markets using appreciation, rental demand and economic fundamentals

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