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How can mortgage rates get to 5.75% by the end of the year?
Mortgage rates are nearing 2025 forecast lows due to economic shifts, Fed policy, and bond market trends, with potential for further decline.
American Pacific Mortgage names new CEO amid leadership transitions
American Pacific Mortgage announces a leadership transition as Bill Lowman retires and Dustin Sheppard becomes CEO.
10 powerful strategies to dominate the real estate market in Q4
The fourth quarter of the year can be the most important one for your real estate business. It’s the final stretch before the new year, the time when many agents either fade out or double down. Those who fade out say things like, “The holidays are coming, nobody’s buying or selling.” The ones who double down understand that while other agents are slowing […]
Mortgage rate declines are raising the likelihood of a refi surge
While lower rates are beneficial for potential homebuyers, the mortgage industry may start to see the leading edge of a refinance wave that could propel business through the end of 2025.
Supreme Lending launches Latino homeownership division, HOMESÍ
Supreme’s president Scott Everett pointed out that Texas is Supreme’s home state, and nearly 40% of Texans are Hispanic or Latino.
MISMO names FinLocker exec Brian Vieaux as president
Since 2019, Vieaux has held the roles of president and COO at FinLocker and brings more than 30 years of industry experience to MISMO.
Where rental agents are cashing in: The states to watch for the remainder of 2025
The U.S. rental market is shifting in 2025, but for rental agents, opportunity remains abundant. National vacancy rates reached 7 percent in the second quarter, up from 6.6 percent a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A wave of new construction and moderating rent growth has created a more balanced market, but in many states, rental agents are finding plenty of business as landlords and tenants navigate these changing dynamics. Renting also remains the only viable option for many Americans, as rising home prices, tight mortgage underwriting, and limited inventory continue to put homeownership out of reach for large segments of the population. This dynamic ensures a steady flow of renters seeking guidance, and rental agents are there to connect them with available units.
