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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More homes enter foreclosure as completion process speeds up

Homeowners in financial trouble face faster foreclosure process

More homes enter foreclosure as completion process speeds up

Homebuilder confidence jumps slightly on back of GOP tax bill

Builder sentiment rises modestly, but buyers remain on the sidelines

Homebuilder confidence jumps slightly on back of GOP tax bill

Fed's Powell denies perjury amid Congress probe on $2.5bn headquarters renovation

Rep. Luna has referred Powell to the DOJ for possible perjury over the $2.5B renovation. Powell denies adding luxury features and says the changes did not breach regulations

Fed's Powell denies perjury amid Congress probe on $2.5bn headquarters renovation

SWBC and AnnieMac name new SVPs to lead mortgage production

Lenders bring in veteran executives to strengthen performance and build out national retail operations

SWBC and AnnieMac name new SVPs to lead mortgage production

Rising construction wages signal red flags for homebuilders

Strong wage growth masks growing workforce shortages and softening buyer demand

Rising construction wages signal red flags for homebuilders

Rent or buy in 2025? It depends on where you live, says First American economist

New First American data reveals where homeownership still beats renting in 2025

Rent or buy in 2025? It depends on where you live, says First American economist

Mortgage rate hike ends decline streak, loan applications slide

Refinance and purchase activity slow as inflation and tariff concerns push rates upward

Mortgage rate hike ends decline streak, loan applications slide

Renters struggle as multifamily housing sector sees limited growth in first half of 2025

Yardi Matrix flags structural challenges as renters face rising costs and limited options

Renters struggle as multifamily housing sector sees limited growth in first half of 2025

Major US banks post solid Q2 profits amid economic uncertainty

Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, and Citi beat expectations, but loan growth and trade tensions remain key concerns

Major US banks post solid Q2 profits amid economic uncertainty

Leadership shuffle at NAF targets growth in retail mortgage sales

Execs tapped to manage East, West, and Southeast divisions in bid to expand loan officer recruitment and branch support

Leadership shuffle at NAF targets growth in retail mortgage sales