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2026 Mortgage Predictions and Opportunities: Our Expert Weighs In

Mortgage rates will stabilize. Affordability challenges will ease. Credit quality matters more. What do these mortgage predictions mean for MLOs? The CE Shop’s National Mortgage Expert Michelle White breaks it all down and shows us the opportunities of 2026.  

December 30, 2025 Read more

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Homeownership & Mortgage Rates by Generation

Over the last ten years, Millennials and Gen Z have begun to find their places in the housing market, but their experiences haven’t been the same. So how do these two generations compare to the ones that came before them?

November 24, 2024 Read more

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Fannie Mae’s Thoughts on Current Mortgage Rates

How do fluctuating mortgage rates impact industry giants like Fannie Mae? Let’s take a look at one GSE’s thoughts on the recent changes in the mortgage industry.

August 23, 2022 Read more

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An Overview of Consumer Protections in the Mortgage Industry

Take some time to learn about the rules and regulations mortgage professionals must follow, and why they’ve been put into practice in the mortgage industry.

March 23, 2022 Read more

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Women in the Mortgage Industry

Since March is Women’s History Month, let’s take some time to highlight some important historical and current facts about women working in the mortgage industry.

March 9, 2022 Read more

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How to Identify and Avoid Commercial Mortgage Scams

Every industry has their fair share of scams, including mortgage. What does commercial mortgage fraud look like, and how can you and your clients avoid it?

November 14, 2021 Read more

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How to Identify and Avoid Residential Mortgage Scams

Every industry has their fair share of scams, including mortgage. What does residential mortgage fraud look like, and how can you and your clients avoid it?

November 5, 2021 Read more

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The Notorious RBG and Her Impact on Real Estate

Ruth Bader Ginsberg was a champion of equality as a member of the Supreme Court. Her impact can be felt to this day, particularly in the real estate industry.

September 15, 2021 Read more

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Coronavirus: Which Housing Markets Are Recovering?

A recent report indicates that over half of the top-50 cities are seeing above-average recovery numbers. We explain why this is happening as we approach Q4.

August 27, 2021 Read more