
Purchase share of mortgage rate locks reaches record high, but activity still suppressed
Declining lock activity in purchase-dominant market doesn’t bode well for spring home sales

Declining lock activity in purchase-dominant market doesn’t bode well for spring home sales

UMortgage added Wilmington, North Carolina-based MC Mortgage Group to its nationwide mortgage platform. MC Mortgage will bring a team of 10 loan originators serving North

Five federal agencies asking for public feedback on potential ROV guidance

Fannie Mae announced the appointment of Chetlur S. Ragavan to its board of directors, where he will serve on the agency’s risk policy and capital

Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index falls further in May

Redfin: More than one-third of April home purchases made with cash

April marks 135 straight months of annualized price growth, sees above-average monthly increase

With commercial market battered by headwinds, credit-ratings agency revises outlook downward

Tightened credit compounds elevated interest rates, high prices

Momentum slowing, but is it enough to convince Fed to hit policy brakes?
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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!