Morning Roundup (4/11/25) – Winning Strategies

Morning Roundup (4/11/25) – Winning Strategies

Good Morning! Today is Friday, April 11. The House passed a Trump-backed budget bill despite opposition from both Democrats and Republicans. China raised tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%. The Supreme Court said the U.S. must work to bring back a man wrongly deported to El Salvador. The Mortgage Note Reports Winning Strategies: What’s the best way…

Morning Roundup (4/10/25) – Long-Term Demand Looks Bleak

Morning Roundup (4/10/25) – Long-Term Demand Looks Bleak

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, April 10. The Democratic National Committee announced a new set of town halls taking place this month. President Trump reversed some tariffs after they caused a market meltdown. There’s now a LeBron James Ken doll. The Mortgage Note Reports Pressure Points: Homebuyers jumped at cooling borrowing costs at the beginning of the month, but long-term…

Morning Roundup (4/9/25) – 55+ Communities

Morning Roundup (4/9/25) – 55+ Communities

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, April 9. The latest tariffs, including a 104% levy on Chinese imports, are now in effect. The IRS’s acting commissioner is resigning over a deal to send immigrants’ tax data to ICE. President Trump floated the idea of deporting U.S. citizens who commit serious crimes. The Mortgage Note Reports 55 And Over: People…

Morning Roundup (4/8/25) – UWM, Google Partner Up

Morning Roundup (4/8/25) – UWM, Google Partner Up

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, April 8. The Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to use an 18th-century law to deport Venezuelan migrants, but they must get a court hearing first. China blocked a deal to save TikTok because of tariffs. The U.S. has revoked visas from nearly 150 international students. The Mortgage Note Reports…

Morning Roundup (4/7/25) – One-On-One

Morning Roundup (4/7/25) – One-On-One

Good Morning! Today is Monday, April 7. Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington today to meet with President Trump. A second child died of measles in West Texas, where an outbreak of the disease has infected hundreds. The deadly storm that impacted the South and Midwest is headed toward the Atlantic. The Mortgage Note Reports One-On-One: The president and…

Morning Roundup (4/4/25) – Rates Slip

Morning Roundup (4/4/25) – Rates Slip

Good Morning! Today is Friday, April 4. Wall Street is approaching bear market territory as stock prices fall in the wake of Trump’s tariff policy. JPMorgan analysts raised their forecast for the odds of a 2025 recession to 60%, up from 40% before Trump’s announcement. OPEC says it is increasing oil production even as prices fall. The…

Morning Roundup (4/3/25) – Spring Market Expectations

Morning Roundup (4/3/25) – Spring Market Expectations

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, April 3. A  judge dismissed the corruption case against New York City’s mayor. The Supreme Court upheld an F.D.A. order that prohibited retailers from marketing flavored vapes. Amazon made a bid to acquire TikTok, which has until Saturday to find a new owner.  The Mortgage Note Reports “Crunch Time”: It’s the first weekend…

Morning Roundup (4/2/25) – A&D Completes Mr. Cooper Acquisition

Morning Roundup (4/2/25) – A&D Completes Mr. Cooper Acquisition

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, April 2. President Trump is expected to impose sweeping new reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners today. The administration admitted it mistakenly deported a Maryland resident to El Salvador but said it can’t bring him back. Val Kilmer, “Top Gun” and “Batman” actor, died from pneumonia at 65. The Mortgage Note Reports…

Morning Roundup (4/1/25) – UWM CFO

Morning Roundup (4/1/25) – UWM CFO

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, April 1. Nearly 2,000 scientists accused the Trump administration of conducting a “wholesale assault on U.S. science.” Trump said he was “not joking” about the possibility of seeking a third term. The Israeli military attacked the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, killing three people. The Mortgage Note Reports UWM Leadership: UWM Holdings Corporation named Rami Hasani as…

Morning Roundup (3/31/25) – Rocket Acquires Mr. Cooper

Morning Roundup (3/31/25) – Rocket Acquires Mr. Cooper

Good Morning! Today is Monday, March 31. President Trump is expected to announce more tariffs on America’s biggest trading partners. The White House abruptly fired two longtime career prosecutors without giving a reason. A Paris court found the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement.  The Mortgage Note Reports Rocket Acquisition: Rocket Companies is acquiring Mr. Cooper…

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