- Sep 16-17, 2025|San Diego, CA
For the four weeks ended March 2, pending sales were down 6.4% annually as prices continued to rise, pushing borrower monthly payments near their all-time high.
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Sen. Tim Johnson, a former three-term senator and five-term U.S. representative for South Dakota, died after complications from a recent stroke.
October 9
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has voiced its support for consumers contesting a $25 statement fee on expedited payoff quotes.
October 9
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The Convergence Collaborative, building on a Mortgage Bankers Association initiative in three cities, is seeking innovative solutions to the racial gap problem.
October 9
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The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose over 20 basis points last week, putting downward pressure on home loan activity.
October 9
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September's news roundup for the mortgage industry includes the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate cut on mortgage appetites, lenders continuing to launch and settle lawsuits and more.
October 9
Only 20% of the Top Producers in the National Mortgage News survey were under 40, while almost half were between 41 and 50, and 30% even older.
Those who raced ahead of the pack of loan originators last year went the distance by offering exceptional customer service, catering to niche pockets of demand in the market.
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Donald Trump's presidential victory, stubbornly elevated inflation and a steady drumbeat of strong economic data have pushed 10-year Treasury yields up sharply since mid-September — and there's no clear consensus of where they're likely to go.
November 25
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While companies tend to amp up warnings to consumers about fraud and scams during the holidays, institutions may also need to bulk up their defenses.
November 25
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The Austin metro area added the most new homes in 2023, with 37 new housing units authorized per 1,000 existing homes.
November 25
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Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent had been the betting favorite to take the reins at Treasury. Scott Turner, a former congressman and NFL player, will lead the housing agency.
November 22
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Turner served as executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council previously.
November 22
