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“Buying eggs on the street and weed in the stores: the times they are changing.” Borrowers are certainly reacting to changes in rates as capital markets staffs are dusting off their renegotiation policies, explain early payoff penalties, and strategize on margins in volatile times (all of which are discussed in today’s Capital Markets Wrap at 3PM ET, presented by Polly). Of course, the stock market isn’t the economy, which is a good thing because, as of Friday, Barron’s calculated a $3 trillion reduction in the value of U.S. stocks since Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration. Originators hope that their clients aren’t tying their down payment funds to anything stock market-related, and worry that the mood of potential clients will deteriorate if the stock market keeps falling, which in turn would impact their enthusiasm for buying a home. (More in capital markets section.) Despite Fed Chair Powell’s comments, rate cut expectations have been pushed forward in recent weeks. As deterioration in the labor market builds, coupled with downside growth risks stemming from tariff and fiscal policies, markets are pricing in nearly three rate cuts this year, which is a significant increase from just one expected cut at this time last month. (Today’s podcast can be found here and this week’s is sponsored by TransUnion. TransUnion offers thousands of B2B solutions designed to address the unique needs of mortgage lenders, especially for their identity-focused, data-driven mortgage insights and solutions. Hear an interview with Mesa’s Maya Velasquez on how young people see the future of mortgage.)

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) (”œFBRT” or the ”œCompany”), a leading real estate investment trust, today announced that it has entered int

FICO CEO William Lansing has burnished the credit score’s dominance and pushed through price hikes, making a bundle for long-term shareholders and himself an almost-billionaire.

Far too often, pundits will appear on TV or get quoted in a news article casually saying that "uncertainty is elevated" — when in fact uncertainty may be at normal levels. Because there is always uncertainty, and any implication that there can be periods with no uncertainty is ridiculous.

Recent housing data has pointed to a slow start to 2025, but recent improvements in interest rates have some economists cautiously optimistic about the key spring sales season.

Summary Dream Finders Homes Inc (DFH) has announced the acquisition of Cherry Creek Mortgage, LLC through its subsidiary, Jet HomeLoans, LP. The acquisition, fi

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (the ”œCompany”, ”œDream Finders Homes”, ”œDream Finders” or ”œDFH”) (NYSE: DFH) announced the acquisition of Cherry Cree

Mortgage rates fell for a seventh week in a row, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.63%.

“If you boil a funny bone, it becomes a laughingstock. Now that's humerus.” What isn’t humer…, uh humorous, is a) most states losing an hour Sunday morning, and b) why rates are going down. The word “stagflation” is creeping into analyst’s missives. Mortgage rates and U.S. Treasury yields have fallen amid expectations of a trade-induced economic slowdown that could prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates multiple times this year. Financial markets are pricing in the risk of recession, with various models like JPMorgan Chase's or Goldman Sachs’ showing a rise in the market-implied probability of an economic downturn doubling from earlier levels given tariff-related uncertainty and weaker economic indicators. Lower rates are nice, but the reasons aren’t. (Today’s podcast can be found here and sponsored by Floify. Floify is an easy-to-configure point-of-sale platform that allows each branch or loan officer to customize its look and feel to meet the needs of their lending team, homebuyers, and market. Hear an interview with LoneStar Signing's Jackie Spillman on breaking barriers for Women’s History Month.) Lender and Broker Products, Software, and Services Aven Broker Program: Earn 3% for brokering customers to Aven! Aven provides access to the lowest HELOC monthly payments, guaranteed. Plus, customers can get 2% unlimited cash back with the Aven Home Equity Visa® Credit Card giving them easy access to their funds. Aven is seeking licensed MLOs to join the Aven Broker Program. Aven's dedicated portal streamlines application and management, with approvals and closings handled entirely online in as little as 15 within minutes. Brokers earn a 3% fee on the loan value. If you’re interested in partnering with Aven to offer an accessible HELOC solution to your clients, please contact [email protected]. For more information on Aven, visit https://www.aven.com.

We want to lock in profits in case the market rotation goes the other way.

Rocket Mortgage, one of the most dominant mortgage lenders in the world, is pulling out of Canada. Find out more.

Below are press releases from companies with preferred stock and baby bonds outstanding. Additionally, news of a more macro economic importance may be posted. Earnings season has essentially ended so news will be slower until we get into mid April when earnings will start to be released for those on a 3/31/2025 quarter end. Global

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (”œMSIM”) today announced the launch of its latest ETF, Eaton Vance High Income Municipal (Ticker: ”œEVYM”), a high

Some argue that “March 4th” is the only date that is also a command (march forth), while others disagree and say that any date in March is also a command. Some things aren’t always clear. In a more important matter, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he would strip out government spending from the gross domestic product (GDP) report, but gave no indication how soon this change might happen, while dismissing fears of a possible recession. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is confident that inflation will reach the Federal Reserve's 2 percent target.

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The survey-high homeowners insurance cost jump reflects the past cost of disasters like hurricanes in the Southeast, according to ICE Mortgage Technology.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc (BKD) announced on March 3, 2025, the completion of two significant portfolio acquisitions, finalizing its three-portfolio acquisiti

PR NewswireNASHVILLE, Tenn., March 3, 2025 NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) ("Brookdale" or the "Co

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down so far in March, and they may fall further this year.