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US housing costs could climb again in a trade war

New tariffs and Canadian countermeasures are ‘going to raise the cost of production for everyone’ including consumers, says wood market expert

How one broker automated the busywork slowing other LOs down

Scarpero says taking advantage of the latest AI technology could free up hours for other LOs

30-year mortgage rate climbs, approaching 2026 peak

Treasury yield pressure and war-driven inflation keep borrowing costs near their highest of the year

Court dismisses U.S. Bank foreclosure claim against company over default delay

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PREMIUM

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SPECIALTY

Transformation

How one broker automated the busywork slowing other LOs down

Scarpero says taking advantage of the latest AI technology could free up hours for other LOs

BROKER INTEL

Broker Intel

AI will hand every loan officer a personal assistant soon

Loan Factory CEO Thuan Nguyen on why AI now rivals electricity and the internet as a shift for mortgage professionals

MPA TALK

Clear to close, ready to trade: Turning better mortgage data into better deals

When data gaps slow your pipeline, every deal costs more. Here's how to close that gap

MORTGAGE INDUSTRY

US housing costs could climb again in a trade war

New tariffs and Canadian countermeasures are ‘going to raise the cost of production for everyone’ including consumers, says wood market expert

US housing costs could climb again in a trade war

New tariffs and Canadian countermeasures are ‘going to raise the cost of production for everyone’ including consumers, says wood market expert

Scarpero says taking advantage of the latest AI technology could free up hours for other LOs

Transformation

Treasury yield pressure and war-driven inflation keep borrowing costs near their highest of the year

Market Updates

One broker warns others to avoid temptation to use DSCR loans for primary residences

Non Qualified Mortgage

Kansas City Fed chief questions whether the current 3.5%–3.75% rate target is doing enough to slow inflation

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