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New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs

by Phil Hall | Dec 16, 2025

“The US quartz industry is an American success story built by small and family-owned American businesses,” said Rupesh Shah, co-CEO of the distributor M S International. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs

Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio

by Phil Hall | Dec 15, 2025

Prior to her role at Hudson Companies, Kackmann was vice president of affordable and workforce housing at The Albanese Organization. Continue Reading Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio

FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Moneyed Corporations’ Are Trying ‘To Stop Us’

by Phil Hall | Jul 10, 2025

Pulte also used his personal X account to announce Westcor was being added “to Fannie Mae’s title acceptance pilot on certain refinances.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Moneyed Corporations’ Are Trying ‘To Stop Us’

Leadership Shift at Title Resources Group

by Phil Hall | Jul 4, 2025

New CEO Kevin Wall most recently served as co-president of First American Title Insurance Company. Continue Reading Leadership Shift at Title Resources Group

NAR, MBA Praise Senate-Amended Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

by Phil Hall | Jul 2, 2025

The bill will now go back to the House of Representatives for a reconciliation process. Continue Reading NAR, MBA Praise Senate-Amended Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University

by Phil Hall | Jan 7, 2026

LSU is the fourth school offering this course. Continue Reading MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University

Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper

by Phil Hall | Jan 7, 2026

The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper

Florida’s First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group

by Phil Hall | Jan 5, 2026

First Federal anticipates retention of most NOLA Lending Group employees. Continue Reading Florida’s First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group

FHA Releases MMI Fund Report for FY 2025

by Phil Hall | Dec 31, 2025

The report stated the MMI Fund’s economic net worth rose by roughly $16 billion in FY 2025, reaching a new total of $188.87 billion. Continue Reading FHA Releases MMI Fund Report for FY 2025

Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025

by Phil Hall | Dec 31, 2025

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025

reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program

by Phil Hall | Dec 31, 2025

“This program was built around what experienced originators consistently ask for: clarity, support, and fewer operational obstacles,” said CEO Jamie Cavanaugh. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program

HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research

by Phil Hall | Dec 29, 2025

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...

Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline

by Phil Hall | Dec 24, 2025

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of Dec. 24, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. Continue Reading Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline

Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%

by Phil Hall | Dec 24, 2025

Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%