Freddie Mac supports 577,000 affordable rental units in 2025
Jan 18, 2026Freddie Mac increased its investment in multifamily housing by 17% last year. Processing Content The government-sponsored entity announced Thursday its...
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How advisers are reframing the role of bridging finance – Mortgage Strategy
Jan 17, 2026For much of its modern history, bridging finance has been viewed as a product of necessity rather than intent. It...
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New Bilt Credit Cards Require Lots of Spending to Earn Points on Mortgage Payments
Jan 16, 2026The new Bilt cards have finally been unveiled, and while there are a lot of details, I’m going to focus...
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Broker says soaring construction and insurance costs are crushing housing affordability
Jan 15, 2026“On the back of those costs being used, insurance companies are now using replacement cost estimates that are also high,”...
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Rate-and-term refinances boost slight jump in lock activity
Jan 14, 2026Mortgage rate-lock activity ended the year on a strong note in spite of seasonal trends, new industry data found. Processing...
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Furness BS partners with Gen H – Mortgage Strategy
Jan 13, 2026Furness Building Society has partnered with Gen H to help improve access to homeownership and supporting responsible growth in the...
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Mortgage Rates Drop Into the 5s After Trump’s Order to Buy MBS
Jan 12, 2026I wanted to wait until today to weigh in on the new plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to...
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Rates plummet into 5s after Trump orders Fannie and Freddie to buy mortgage bonds
Jan 11, 2026Hagen said brokers should keep a close eye on that ruling. If the government has to repay tariffs, it may...
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Trump’s MBS buying plan sparks rally, long-term doubts
Jan 10, 2026If it comes to fruition, President Trump’s call for a $200 billion purchase of mortgage-backed securities could further tighten MBS...
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Hodge lowers rates by up to 0.30%, Halifax Intermediaries trims prices – Mortgage Strategy
Jan 9, 2026Hodge Bank has lowered rates by as much as 0.30% across its residential mortgage range. The reductions come following December’s...
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