May 2026

Roman Ramora has joined eLEND as chief technology and innovation officer, moving into the newly expanded role effective May 4, 2026. In the C-suite position, Ramora will lead eLEND’s technology strategy, including the buildout of its digital lending platform and broader innovation roadmap, the company announced. eLEND, legally known as American Financial Resources (AFR), is sharpening its […]

Top-tier 30-year fixed rates are back above 6.5% today for the first time in more than a month for the average lender. Many lenders raised rates during the course of the day as well.  Those who didn’t will likely have to raise rates tomorrow unless the underlying bond market makes a significant recovery overnight. Rates

Analysts have largely forecast political inaction on an additional public offering for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac until after the midterms, and one initiating coverage recently said odds are the wait could be longer. Processing Content Mizuho initiated coverage of both government-sponsored enterprises with a $10 price target for Fannie and $9 for Freddie. It