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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.

The US housing sector remains trapped in a deep freeze as high interest rates continue to weigh heavily on activity, acc...
18/08/2025

The US housing sector remains trapped in a deep freeze as high interest rates continue to weigh heavily on activity, according to a new analysis by RBC Economics.

RBC forecasts weak housing data following recent data

MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni stresses that while freeing Fannie & Freddie could bring back speed and responsivene...
18/08/2025

MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni stresses that while freeing Fannie & Freddie could bring back speed and responsiveness, safeguards are crucial.

Here's what a veteran economist says needs to be done to keep the housing and mortgage markets stable while ending the GSEs' conservatorship

Tax proposals targeting the wealthy in several Democratic-led states could reshape luxury real estate markets, with the ...
15/08/2025

Tax proposals targeting the wealthy in several Democratic-led states could reshape luxury real estate markets, with the greatest impact expected in areas reliant on ultra-wealthy or second-home buyers.

Could Democrats de-gentrify some areas?

Mortgage lenders are now prioritizing business process streamlining over cost-cutting for 2025, according to a new repor...
15/08/2025

Mortgage lenders are now prioritizing business process streamlining over cost-cutting for 2025, according to a new report from Fannie Mae.

How leaders are rethinking their approach for 2025

Two prominent candidates for Federal Reserve chair publicly advocated for aggressive interest rate cuts, aligning with p...
15/08/2025

Two prominent candidates for Federal Reserve chair publicly advocated for aggressive interest rate cuts, aligning with president Donald Trump’s repeated calls for monetary easing.

'We could easily do a 50-basis-point cut'

Marc Sumerlin and David Zervos back 50-basis-point reductions, echoing Trump’s call for easier monetary policy as the Wh...
15/08/2025

Marc Sumerlin and David Zervos back 50-basis-point reductions, echoing Trump’s call for easier monetary policy as the White House weighs 11 candidates for the role.

See who’s in the running for the Fed’s top job.

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'We could easily do a 50-basis-point cut'

Mortgage executive Tony Thompson, founder and CEO of the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (N...
14/08/2025

Mortgage executive Tony Thompson, founder and CEO of the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA), identifies the "multicultural market" as a significant growth opportunity for mortgage brokers, estimating its value at $2.9 trillion over the next three years.

Mortgage executive stresses the benefits of homeownership to those in the multicultural community

President Trump has hinted at a plan to merge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into a single entity, "The Great American Mortg...
14/08/2025

President Trump has hinted at a plan to merge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into a single entity, "The Great American Mortgage Corporation," ahead of a potential IPO.

Mortgage attorney Marty Green explains how this move, if it comes to fruition, could create synergies and provide greater certainty to the mortgage market, which could lead to lower rates. However, others warn it could spike costs for homeowners.

Plans to launch a massive IPO are already underway. Here's how it could impact the GSEs and the mortgage market

Partnering with private lenders can be a great way for mortgage brokers to grow and scale their business. Mitchell Zagro...
14/08/2025

Partnering with private lenders can be a great way for mortgage brokers to grow and scale their business. Mitchell Zagrodnik of RCN Capital offers advice on how to avoid early mistakes and get off to a fast start.

'The foundation for these relationships is built on a broker referring deals to respective lenders'

According to the Truework 2025 Recent Homebuyer Report, Gen Z and Millennials reported a more challenging homebuying exp...
13/08/2025

According to the Truework 2025 Recent Homebuyer Report, Gen Z and Millennials reported a more challenging homebuying experience than older generations. Here's a summary of the key findings.

Confidence in mortgage terms splits by generation

Markets now view a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve as a near certainty after Tuesday’s consumer price...
13/08/2025

Markets now view a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve as a near certainty after Tuesday’s consumer price index (CPI) report showed inflation still isn’t spiking.

A September rate reduction is now viewed as a home run, with some hoping for a bigger cut than 25 basis points

A softer job market could be linked to a rise in tax delinquencies, particularly for non-escrowed loans.Molly Boesel, a ...
13/08/2025

A softer job market could be linked to a rise in tax delinquencies, particularly for non-escrowed loans.

Molly Boesel, a senior economist at Cotality, warns that a national increase in property taxes and a softening job market could be a sign of future financial distress for borrowers.

Economist warns rise in non-escrowed tax delinquencies could be worsened by increased unemployment

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