Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden is North America news editor at Mortgage Professional America and Canadian Mortgage Professional, where he reports on the US and Canadian mortgage and housing markets. Fergal joined the company in 2021, and previously worked as a reporter for a B2B industry publication in Toronto and in various freelance roles. He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Journalism.

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Trump, Powell clash publicly over Fed renovation costs

President and Fed chair exchange jabs on camera as Trump again demands rate cuts

Trump, Powell clash publicly over Fed renovation costs

Rates unlikely to nosedive in 2025, says Fannie – but borrowers are slowly adjusting

Buyers growing accustomed to new rate reality, broker suggests

Rates unlikely to nosedive in 2025, says Fannie – but borrowers are slowly adjusting

The outlook is brightening for the commercial office market

Lenders are viewing the sector with cautious optimism as demand for higher-quality office space grows

The outlook is brightening for the commercial office market

Using rental payments in credit score calculations 'a positive move'

Despite an industry back-and-forth over credit pull costs, FHFA's decision has been greeted as a positive step

Using rental payments in credit score calculations 'a positive move'

Despite tariff chaos, lenders are carving out opportunity in the commercial space

But clarity on the trade front will be needed to spur greater progress, says lending CEO

Despite tariff chaos, lenders are carving out opportunity in the commercial space

Trump denies reports he's close to firing Powell

The dollar plunged after reports suggested Trump would attempt to dismiss the Fed chair this week

Trump denies reports he's close to firing Powell

Blaming retail: just an easy excuse for broker setbacks?

Broker says mortgage pros need to dial into their own business instead of heaping blame on others

Blaming retail: just an easy excuse for broker setbacks?

US jobless claims slide again, strengthening case for another Fed pause

Don't count on the central bank to lower rates after new unemployment benefit applications dip once more

US jobless claims slide again, strengthening case for another Fed pause

Trump influencing Fed decisions, interest rates: a potential 'big mistake'?

Mortgage rates might fall quickly – but longer-term problems would likely follow

Trump influencing Fed decisions, interest rates: a potential 'big mistake'?

Trump 'OK' with investigation into Fed's Powell, again demands resignation

Administration continues to ramp up pressure on Fed chair

Trump 'OK' with investigation into Fed's Powell, again demands resignation