Key Insight: The deal marks the largest bank acquisition announcement of 2025, and Fifth Third’s first since 2019. What’s at Stake: Comerica had been facing calls from an activist investor to sell itself for months, though CEO Curt Farmer said that the external pressure wasn’t a factor. Supporting Data: When completed, the deal will create […]
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You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield. Here’s why. The Link
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The mortgage industry is incredibly different than it was five years ago. Gone are the days when lenders could steer borrowers of all shapes, sizes, and needs into a one-size-fits-all loan product. The emphasis on traditional “workhorse” mortgages that dominated the post-2008 financial crisis era—particularly FHA and VA loans—is now giving way to a focus
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