(Bloomberg) -- Some creditors of Market Financial Solutions Ltd., the failed UK mortgage firm backed by Wall Street lenders, warned there may be a £930 million ($1.3 billion) shortfall in collateral backing their loans. Zircon Bridging Ltd. and Amber Bridging Ltd., the companies that forced MFS into a UK form of insolvency this week, accused the London-based firm of using the same assets as collateral for multiple loans. This practice, known as double pledging, may have led to an “unaccounted-for deficiency ...

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Core Insights - The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage in the U.S. has dipped below 6% for the first time in three-and-a-half years, providing a psychological boost to the housing market, which has been struggling with high borrowing costs and limited supply [12] - Economists caution that the recent decline in mortgage rates may be temporary, driven by volatility in bond markets rather than a significant change in economic fundamentals [12][10] - A shortage of housing inventory remains a critical issue, with millions of homeowners locked into lower mortgage rates, creating a "rate-lock" effect that discourages selling [5][12] Housing Market Dynamics - Home prices rose by 1.8% in the 12 months through December, following a 2.1% increase in November, indicating moderated price growth but ongoing affordability challenges [5][12] - The Trump administration's initiative to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds aims to lower borrowing costs, but economists are skeptical about its effectiveness without an increase in housing supply [6][12] - Federal Reserve minutes indicate that the bond-buying initiative led to a decline in mortgage-backed securities yields, but refinancing activity is unlikely to surge due to current mortgage rates being above the weighted average of outstanding loans [7][12] Market Implications - The decline in mortgage rates could support shares of homebuilders, banks, and consumer discretionary companies linked to housing demand, as housing is closely tied to broader economic activity [10][12] - Falling Treasury yields may benefit growth-oriented sectors in the U.S. stock market, as lower yields reduce discount rates used in equity valuations [10][12] - Despite the potential for increased buyer confidence with rates below 6%, analysts emphasize that life events often drive housing decisions more than marginal rate changes, and without a significant rise in listings, lower rates may not lead to a broad housing revival [9][12]

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 26, 2026) - Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX: DLCG) ("DLC Group" or the "Corporation"), one of Canada's leading franchisors of mortgage professionals and owner of Newton Connectivity Systems, is pleased to announce that it has amended and extended its credit facilities with The Toronto-Dominion Bank effective February 26, 2026. The maturity date for the credit facilities has been extended from February 18, 2030 to February 26, 2031.The amended credi ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 26, 2026) - Atrium Mortgage Investment Corporation (TSX: AI) (TSX: AI.DB.F) (TSX: AI.DB.G) today released its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.2025 HighlightsAnnual net income of $49.1 million, compared to $47.9 million in the prior yearAnnual basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.03Special dividend of $0.10 per share to shareholders of record on December 31, 2025 to be paid on March 25, 2026Mortgage portfolio of $917.1 millionWell-sec ...

Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors' expectations for the economy and inflation. They generally follow the trajectory of the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing home loans.The average rate has been hovering close to 6% this year. This latest dip, its third decline in a row, brings it to its lowest level since Sept. 8, 2022, when it was 5.89%.The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage r ...

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Experts say seeing a rate starting with “5” instead of “6” feels very important psychologically for buyers who were waiting, as stated by Investopedia. The rate crash shows comfortable borrowing conditions, but caution in terms of budgeting should still be Maintained. Example: On a $400,000 loan, the monthly payment at 5.98% is about $2,393, but at 6.5% it would be about $135 more per month. Mortgage rate lowers paymentsThese monthly numbers include only loan payment and interest, not taxes, insurance, or ...