7% mortgage rates are already here, some buyers and mortgage experts say

Founder recognized for two decades of expanding access to homeownership

SimplyPMG's Ospina explains why today's rates may be closer to normal than anyone admits

SimplyPMG announced that co-founder Valerie Madiedo has been named co-CEO and will serve alongside co-founder and CEO Jason Madiedo in leading the company following its recent rebrand.

Mortgage rates fell for a second straight week, with 30-year conforming at 6.86% and MBA applications up 3.6%. Servicing stress is increasing among government loans, including a 2.06% FHA serious delinquency rate in Q2 2026.

For the first time in six weeks, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage declined, but it is still 9 basis points above one year ago at this time and 69 basis points over February's low point, the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey reported...

SimplyPMG launched SkipApp, a secure document-upload tool designed to make the mortgage application process faster, easier and less stressful for borrowers.

Some notable names have been on the move in the housing finance industry of late

Mortgage Industry Veteran to Lead Company's Next Phase of Growth and Culture

After months of negotiations accompanied by back-and-forth political drama in the final few weeks, the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became law Saturday.

Mortgage rates are relatively stagnant in recent weeks and down from a year prior, according to Freddie Mac data released this week.

President Donald Trump's critics say he's taking sides in the same argument over U.S. housing policy, and the conflict is heating up.

Contract signings rose across all four US regions in May, the latest sign buyers are adjusting to elevated mortgage rates

A roundup of mortgage industry people news thus far in June

SimplyPMG announced today that Fernando Ospina will assume the role of Chief Production Officer. As CPO, Ospina will lead recruitment, retention, and internal development efforts, serving as a brand ambassador for SimplyPMG's culture of excellence. 

In deciding to rebrand its company, Panorama Mortgage Group wanted to emphasize simplicity, said Hector Amendola, its president.

Lender unifies channels under one identity, renewing its commitment to a simpler process and better pricing for the next generation of homeowners.

Panorama Mortgage Group, parent company of several lenders focused on affordable homeownership, is rebranding itself to unite multiple brands under one name, it announced Monday.

Panorama Mortgage Group rebranded all channels to SimplyPMG, uniting its brands under one mission focused on simplicity, guidance, and better pricing.

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