
Mixed results in June jobs report likely portend July interest rate increase
Job additions lowest in more than two years, but wage growth bounces back

Job additions lowest in more than two years, but wage growth bounces back

First American Financial Corp. announced the appointment of Jody Mulkey as chief technology officer. In this new position, Mulkey will oversee First American’s corporate product

Decision follows similar requirement for conforming loans

Core business districts are at an inflection point, according to JLL

Switzerland — the Alpine European country of luxury watches and hefty offshore bank accounts — has a lofty reputation when it comes to its engagement

Lack of existing homes on the market continues to fuel new-construction sales surge

ESR Group says question of a downturn more of a matter of ‘when,’ not ‘if’

The Change Co., along with subsidiary Change Lending, announced the closing of the seventh securitization of the company’s proprietary Community Mortgages, and the first such

New American Funding announced that Andy Pettola joined the company as executive vice president of national sales. Over the course of his career, Pettola has

Total sales up 0.2% month over month, driven by condo and co-op activity
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Leader Bank
Arlington, Massachusetts
5 years in business
In 2023, Lauren helped launch Leader Bank’s Cape Cod Mortgage Office, growing the team from #11 to #2 Purchase Lender. Her volume rose over 40% to $40M in 2025. She’s built a thriving business, a new loan office, and raised three kids. She is a rock star!