Candyd Mendoza

Candyd Mendoza

Candyd Mendoza is a North America news writer at Mortgage Professional America and Canadian Mortgage Professional, who also runs the Mortgage Minute LinkedIn newsletter. She previously wrote for a cryptocurrency news website and reported socio-political news for a local paper in the Philippines. Outside of work, Candyd is a cliff diving enthusiast, photography novice, and blue jeans collector. 

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US bonds climb as markets bet on Fed rate cut by October

Will lower mortgage rates follow?

US bonds climb as markets bet on Fed rate cut by October

Mortgage applications slide as economic uncertainty stalls homebuyer decisions

Even with 30-year rates at 6.84%, applications for purchases and refinances dipped

Mortgage applications slide as economic uncertainty stalls homebuyer decisions

Trump earned more than $21m from Saudi real estate developer in 2024

Six ongoing projects and a newly launched deal in Qatar expand the Trump Organization’s global footprint

Trump earned more than $21m from Saudi real estate developer in 2024

US multifamily market posts strongest Q1 since 2000

CBRE says multifamily captured largest share of commercial real estate investment to start 2025

US multifamily market posts strongest Q1 since 2000

High-profile hires: SmartRent taps ex-loanDepot chief as CEO, ARDRI brings on new VP

Proptech firm bets on veteran mortgage executive as non-QM lender fills key recruitment role

High-profile hires: SmartRent taps ex-loanDepot chief as CEO, ARDRI brings on new VP

Mortgage down payments decline amid housing slowdown

Homebuyers pay less upfront as buyers favor cheaper homes and low-down-payment loans

Mortgage down payments decline amid housing slowdown

Tight housing supply spurs fierce rental market this summer

Renters stay put as competition climbs in Midwest, Northeast, and California

Tight housing supply spurs fierce rental market this summer

Court denies CFPB, Townstone attempt to undo redlining settlement

Judge rules out reversal of mortgage discrimination settlement, citing rule of law concerns

Court denies CFPB, Townstone attempt to undo redlining settlement

Chimera to acquire HomeXpress in $148m non-QM expansion deal

Firm doubles down on direct loan origination and securitization with the addition of a top non-QM lender

Chimera to acquire HomeXpress in $148m non-QM expansion deal

JPMorgan CEO sounds alarm on US bonds: What it means for mortgage rates

Dimon warns of financial turbulence pushing investors to rethink US exposure

JPMorgan CEO sounds alarm on US bonds: What it means for mortgage rates