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Mortgage Professional America (MPA) is the country’s leading news and information website for today’s sophisticated mortgage and finance professional. MPA is a key business resource the industry turns to for in-depth coverage of news, opinion and analysis, market trends and business intelligence. MPA tackles the issues that others simply don't understand, reporting on individuals and companies tha

t shape the industry, and providing analysis that can't be found in mainstream media as well as being packed with the latest business best-practice information. MPA also features a range of unique annual surveys and special reports that recognize key individual and business accomplishments, as well as providing an ongoing snapshot of an industry that is continually evolving. Subscribe to our free e-newsletter service today and we’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest breaking news, cutting-edge opinion, and expert analysis affecting both your business and the industry as whole.

Bond yields fell sharply Friday as investors flocked to US Treasuries after a weaker-than-expected jobs report spiked ch...
08/02/2025

Bond yields fell sharply Friday as investors flocked to US Treasuries after a weaker-than-expected jobs report spiked chances of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

Are mortgage rates about to move lower?

Rocket Companies Inc. reported second-quarter adjusted revenue of $1.34 billion, exceeding the high end of guidance as t...
08/01/2025

Rocket Companies Inc. reported second-quarter adjusted revenue of $1.34 billion, exceeding the high end of guidance as the Detroit-based fintech platform completed its acquisition of real estate brokerage Redfin Corporation.

Platform highlights new deal is already showing signs of success

Dave Krueger of Montana Family Mortgage advocates for setting clear boundaries to maintain a work-life balance and ensur...
08/01/2025

Dave Krueger of Montana Family Mortgage advocates for setting clear boundaries to maintain a work-life balance and ensure a longer, more sustainable career.

Should mortgage professionals be on call 24/7?

Signs of a weakening job market were evident Friday during the monthly release of the Bureau of Labor jobs report, which...
08/01/2025

Signs of a weakening job market were evident Friday during the monthly release of the Bureau of Labor jobs report, which could lead the Federal Reserve to look at a rate cut in September.

Job market struggles lead FedWatch to boost chances of rate cut in September

For a mortgage business to succeed and scale, it must be built on a foundation of operational discipline, a clear plan, ...
07/31/2025

For a mortgage business to succeed and scale, it must be built on a foundation of operational discipline, a clear plan, and a strong company culture, says Anthony Casa, founder and chairman of UMortgage.

Executives need to rethink how they're building and sustaining mortgage operations, says Casa

The upcoming completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is generating optimism that it will "reignite Canadian b...
07/31/2025

The upcoming completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is generating optimism that it will "reignite Canadian buyer interest" in the U.S. real estate market, specifically in the Detroit area. According to Samantha Shelton, a mortgage broker in the Detroit suburb of Waterford, a combination of economic challenges and border complexities has slowed Canadian investment in recent years.

One Detroit broker hopes a new international bridge could free up more Canadian buyers to purchase a US property

The U.S. Federal Reserve has held its benchmark interest rate steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, keeping it at a ...
07/31/2025

The U.S. Federal Reserve has held its benchmark interest rate steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, keeping it at a range of 4.25% and 4.5%. According to Melissa Cohn, regional vice president of William Raveis Mortgage, this decision was "the only choice they had."

A cut was never on the cards, says VP – and a reduction this year isn't a sure thing

One day after the Federal Reserve decided to hold rates steady, citing inflation concerns, the new inflation data releas...
07/31/2025

One day after the Federal Reserve decided to hold rates steady, citing inflation concerns, the new inflation data released Thursday showed a 0.3% increase in the Fed’s preferred inflation indicator.

How an increase in inflation may affect the mortgage market

Elevated interest rates and affordability challenges continued to weigh down the housing market in June, as pending home...
07/31/2025

Elevated interest rates and affordability challenges continued to weigh down the housing market in June, as pending home sales fell 0.8% from May and 2.8% from June 2024, according to the latest numbers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Despite the sales drop, the report shows some signs of optimism as fall approaches

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, announcing no reduction in its funds rate and once again de...
07/30/2025

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, announcing no reduction in its funds rate and once again defying pressure from the Trump administration to cut.

The central bank has faced huge pressure from the president to cut rates in recent weeks

Steve Marks, President and CEO of Ohana Mortgage Solutions in Hawaii, highlights that the state already faces severe hou...
07/30/2025

Steve Marks, President and CEO of Ohana Mortgage Solutions in Hawaii, highlights that the state already faces severe housing affordability issues, with residents spending the highest percentage of their income on housing nationwide.

One broker makes it his mission to help buyers overcome affordability challenges

The White House is intensifying its pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, following a stronger-than-exp...
07/30/2025

The White House is intensifying its pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, following a stronger-than-expected 3.0% surge in Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This rebound comes after a 0.5% contraction in Q1 2025.

With the Fed set to make a rate decision today, will this report change their minds?

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