National Mortgage Professional

11/04/2025

New C-suite addition will serve as a connective force tasked with aligning departments, driving accountability, and ensuring company-wide ex*****on on NEXA’s strategic vision

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NEXA Lending has announced the appointment of Rana Mortensen as new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), an addition to the company’s C-Suite that will reinforce NEXA’s commitment to operational excellence, cultural cohesion, and national growth.

11/04/2025

LaDonna Lockard, CEO of MaxClass, sits down with GVC Mortgage’s Jen Peachman to unpack the three pillars of meaningful connection—authenticity, intentionality, and vulnerability—behind their new book, Rethink Everything You Know About Networking. From meeting at MBA Annual to Jen’s powerful personal journey, this conversation will motivate you to build deeper relationships that truly matter.

11/03/2025

In the amended complaint against Kristine Wake, NEXA names former president Mat Grella, his spouse, and Platinum One Lending as new defendants.

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NEXA Mortgage, LLC — recently rebranded as NEXA Lending, LLC — has broadened its legal battle against former employees and a competing lender, filing a first amended complaint that adds new defendants, new claims, and expanded allegations of misconduct.

11/03/2025

A rate cut should have been great news—but the bond market had other ideas. In this week’s Master the Markets, Bill Bodnar breaks down what really happened after the Fed’s latest rate cut and why mortgage bonds stumbled even as policy eased. The surprise? Jerome Powell’s post-meeting comments: a December rate cut “not a foregone conclusion.” Markets didn’t like the uncertainty, but the reaction proved short-lived.

By week’s end, the 10-year Treasury yield held under 4.10%, a key technical level, and mortgage-backed securities clawed back from their worst levels. Bill explains why the broader bond trend still points toward lower rates—but with key levels now being tested, vigilance is essential.

11/03/2025

At just 25, Alex Rozhansky is closing the loans others won’t touch — building volume, loyal clients, and a reputation for getting it done.

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11/02/2025

Selling a brokerage isn’t just about the price. Next Door Lending and LemonBrew reveal how due diligence, strategic alignment, and performance-based planning make or break a mortgage M&A deal.

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10/30/2025

Nearly one full month into the federal government shutdown, markets where many households rely on federal employment are seeing homebuyers take a brief step back as uncertainty persists

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10/30/2025

Get inside the mind of Non-QM leaders. 🧠

Join us for an exclusive Non-QM Town Hall where industry experts Jeffrey Massotti, MBA (Carrington Wholesale) and Kristopher Koepke (Brokers First Funding) reveal how top originators are winning with business owners.

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If you’re ready to serve self-employed borrowers with confidence — this session is for you.

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10/29/2025

Former president of the GSE returns in new role after 20-plus years of leadership, bringing more than 30 years of experience in mortgage credit, finance, and capital markets to his new role as an advisor

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10/28/2025

In this episode of Max Convos, MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard catches up with Operations Manager Cerryia Lindberg to talk about what’s happening across live CE classes and industry events during the busiest season of the year. From the renewed excitement of in-person learning to game-changing conversations around AI, market recovery, and tech innovation at MBA Annual, this episode unpacks what’s next for mortgage pros ready to grow and connect. 💡

10/27/2025

As rates fall to levels last seen over a year ago, homebuyers have gained approximately $9,500 in purchasing power month-over month, yet with median home-sale prices up 2% year-over-year, many would-be buyers remain on the sidelines

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It’s been a slow burn since the Federal Reserve changed direction and in mid-September, responded to economic uncertainty and a sagging jobs market by lowering the target range for the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4% to 4.25%. This move by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC...

10/27/2025

In this week’s Master the Markets, host and expert Bill Bodnar explains why softer rents (and owners’ equivalent rent at just 0.1% m/m) point to easing inflation—setting the stage for lower mortgage rates ahead. He also looks to Wednesday’s Fed rate cut and why a potential pause in quantitative tightening could be an extra tailwind for bonds and MBS, helping pricing and spreads.