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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Weak ADP Jobs Report Sends Mortgage Rates Even Closer to the 5s
Jan 8, 2026Mortgage rates were already at 15-months as we entered 2026, and now they’re moving even lower. The catalyst today was...
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Why distressed properties should be a top focus for CRE, non-QM brokers in 2026
Jan 7, 2026“Many properties won’t face forced sales but will need fresh funds to address strained capital structures, cure covenants, fund capex,...
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GSE retained portfolio growth leads to narrower spreads: KBW
Jan 6, 2026The spread between the 10-year Treasury yields and 30-year fixed mortgage rates tightened at the end of 2025, largely driven...
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Purposeful action succeeds – Mortgage Strategy
Jan 5, 2026Affordability remains a challenge for many would-be homeowners, with house prices still outpacing wage growth in several regions. However, we...
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Assumable vs. Portable Mortgages: Hand It Over or Take It With You?
Jan 4, 2026Late last year, a lot of “solutions” to fix the housing market were floated, including things like assumable and portable...
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Mortgage Bankers Association names Alexandra Brinton CFO
Jan 3, 2026The Mortgage Bankers Association is starting 2026 with a major leadership appointment, appointing an experienced accounting executive to chief financial...
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Lendlord survey shows 66% of landlords planning for growth – Mortgage Strategy
Jan 2, 2026Property management and finance platform Lendlord has published the results of its latest landlord survey, revealing that 66% of landlords...
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2026 Mortgage and Real Estate Predictions
Jan 1, 20261. Mortgage rates will fall into the 5% range2. Home prices will be flat (if not lower)3. Affordability will improve...
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