The Winter Solstice! People in Anchorage (sunset 3:41) and Minneapolis (sunset 4:34) are happy to know that, due to the earth’s tilt,...

There are only a few days left until Christmas, and possibly buying last minute presents. Guys,  be careful out there in your selection !...

'Twas the week before Christmas when all through the States, The market was slower, buyers wary of rates. Santa Powell made an...

When I see a headline with “housing” and “crash” in it, I think it is merely clickbait, and the author is trying to attract readers. For...

The prospect of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) being released from U.S. government conservatorship and restored to their former...

“When a woman says, ‘What?’ it’s not because she didn’t hear you. It’s because she’s giving you a chance to change what you said.” Things...

Number progressions can be deceiving and surprising. Thank you to Eric D. who reminded me of “The Wheat and the Chessboard” example,...

You don’t become cooler with age, but you do care progressively less about being cool, which is the only true way of being cool. This is...

Private equity firms are on the move, whether they’re buying a well-known winery ( Duckhorn & Goldeneye ), your local medical practice ,...

“They say that mafia members are nasty people. But while growing up, I lived next door to one mafia member, and he was actually a nice...

As we look ahead to 2025, the mortgage industry is poised for significant shifts driven by economic conditions, policy changes, and...

What? You’re a builder who’s short on nails? Well, bring in some folks from Japan… they don’t necessarily need them . Of the nearly 300...

“I love Christmas lights! They remind me of the people who voted for (insert name of politician). They all hang together, half of them...

Hedging in the MSR Market: A Deep Dive into Strategies, Risks, and Emerging Best Practices The current landscape of the mortgage...

The mortgage industry has long grappled with inefficiencies and high costs. Today, originating a single loan costs lenders over $10,000...

“To the paranoid people who check behind shower curtains for murderers: if you find one, what's your plan?” What’s the Fed’s plan? The...

By Morgan Wise, Chief Financial Officer at Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group The expiration of key provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...

“Wi-Fi outages are the new snow days!” Without the internet or cable, would we return to relying on newspapers, radios, and network...

First, the news. On this 83rd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, there are apparently 16 veterans still alive. Next,...

As the leader of a Broker Action Coalition, my mission is clear: to serve as the bridge between the mortgage industry and consumers,...