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Fed lifts rates for first time in three years as inflation persists

Longer-term interest rates, such as mortgages, have largely priced in this latest increase and are not expected to have much of a reaction to the news.

The Lincoln in Coconut Grove lands $58M construction loan

The 48-unit luxury condominium community is expected to open in third quarter 2028. 

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MBA: Purchase applications boost weekly mortgage activity

The increase in purchase activity offset a decrease in refinancings. 

Fannie, Freddie condo-lending changes begin rolling out in earnest

The updated underwriting guidelines have caused consternation among many in the housing industry. 

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MBA: Purchase applications boost mortgage activity

The uptick was driven by a slight dip in mortgage rates. 

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MBA: Mortgage applications tick higher despite ‘more hawkish’ Fed tone

The increase was driven by refinancing activity as purchase applications dipped. 

NAHREP: South Florida’s top Latino mortgage originators

Julio Silva is the top-transacting Latino mortgage originator in South Florida, according to the annual Top 250 ranking from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach lands $200M construction loan

Over 138 of the branded residences have already been sold. 

Mortgage rates dip below 6% for first time in 3 years

The rate passed the important psychological boundary just as the spring buying season is set to begin, Freddie Mac said. 

Fed holds interest rates steady

The Fed said that while economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace, job growth has remained low, and inflation is “somewhat elevated.”  

Survey: Real estate lending in 2026

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Lending vet Doug Smith returns to Rate as SVP

Smith will split his time between Rate’s offices in Chicago and South Florida.   

Fed cuts rates again, despite growing division among members

The move was expected, but came amid increasing dissention among Fed officials, who voted for the cut by the sharpest division in six years.

Rate relaunches app with wellness focus

As part of the relaunch, Rate announced the results of a study it conducted, which found almost seven in 10 homebuyers said homeownership keeps them up at night. 

Fannie Mae lowers mortgage-rate forecasts after Fed cut

Fannie Mae also reduced its forecasts for home sales in 2025 and 2026. 

Rate launches mortgage industry’s first mobile app in Spanish

Rate has launched the first fully integrated Spanish-language mobile app from a U.S. mortgage lender. 

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