Morning Roundup (3/17/25) – Federal Reserve Meeting

Morning Roundup (3/17/25) – Federal Reserve Meeting

Good Morning! Today is Monday, March 17. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. The Vatican released a photo of Pope Francis in a private chapel of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he continues to receive treatment. The Trump administration transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador despite a judge’s ruling to halt deportations. A large storm system has killed at least 40 people…

Morning Roundup (3/14/25) – Bill Pulte Voted FHFA Director

Morning Roundup (3/14/25) – Bill Pulte Voted FHFA Director

Good Morning! Today is Friday, March 14. The U.S. Senate is trying to avert a partial government shutdown by the deadline of midnight tonight. A federal judge said the government must rehire thousands of workers across six agencies. Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on alcohol from Europe. The Mortgage Note Reports Hitting The Brakes: After weeks…

Morning Roundup (3/13/25) – Testing The Water

Morning Roundup (3/13/25) – Testing The Water

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, March 13. Space X postponed a mission that would return two NASA astronauts who have been in orbit since June. Senate Democrats will not support a Republican-written bill to fund the government through the fall. The EPA may rescind protections against air and water pollution. The Mortgage Note Reports Testing The Water: More…

Morning Roundup (3/12/25) – “Forever Changed”

Morning Roundup (3/12/25) – “Forever Changed”

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, March 12. The staff at the Education Department has been cut by nearly 50%. The European Union announced retaliatory trade action with new duties targeting Republican states. RFK told food companies that he intends to eliminate artificial dyes. The Mortgage Note Reports Forever Changed: It has been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic…

Morning Roundup (3/11/25) – Ending Conservatorship

Morning Roundup (3/11/25) – Ending Conservatorship

Good Morning!  Today is Tuesday, March 11. President Donald Trump warned of further arrests after a Palestinian activist at Columbia University was detained. Wall Street had its worst day of the year after suggestions that tariffs could cause a recession. Ukraine targeted Moscow with a major drone attack. The Mortgage Note Reports Ending Conservatorship: The fate of…

Morning Roundup (3/10/25) – Rocket Acquires Redfin

Morning Roundup (3/10/25) – Rocket Acquires Redfin

Good Morning! Today is Monday, March 10. Mark Carney will replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister. Israel cut off electricity to Gaza, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water. A small aircraft carrying five people crashed in a parking lot of a Pennsylvania retirement community. The Mortgage Note Reports Redfin Acquisition: Rocket Companies is acquiring digital real…

Morning Roundup (3/7/25) – loanDepot Shake Up

Morning Roundup (3/7/25) – loanDepot Shake Up

Good Morning! Today is Friday, March 7. President Donald Trump suspended most new tariffs on Canada and Mexico two days after they took effect. An unvaccinated person who died in New Mexico tested positive for measles. A SpaceX rocket failed during a test flight. The Mortgage Note Reports Shake Up: After a dramatic proxy fight that seemingly led…

Morning Roundup (3/6/25) – Good News, Bad News

Morning Roundup (3/6/25) – Good News, Bad News

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, March 6. The CDC rescinded some terminations, calling 180 fired employees back. The VA plans to eliminate 80,000 jobs. The Trump administration rolled back tariffs for cars from Canada and Mexico. The Mortgage Note Reports Good News, Bad News: Mortgage applications finally benefited from cooling rates as dour economic outlooks pushed borrowing costs down. Spring…

Morning Roundup (3/5/25) – Trump’s Speech

Morning Roundup (3/5/25) – Trump’s Speech

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, March 5. President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. The number of measles cases in Texas has grown. Powerful thunderstorms and blizzard conditions could hit the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. The Mortgage Note Reports Watch And Learn: Loan originators hoping for a successful year can benefit from the power of…

Morning Roundup (3/4/25) – Bessent’s View

Morning Roundup (3/4/25) – Bessent’s View

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, March 4. President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect today. The U.S. has paused military aid to Ukraine. The Senate confirmed Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, as education secretary. The Mortgage Note Reports Bessent’s View: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that an early sign of the Trump…

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