Paul Centopani
Contributor
Paul Centopani is a writer and editor who's covered the housing and
lending industries since 2018. In addition to Mortgage Research Network,
his work can be found at The Mortgage Reports and National Mortgage
News, as well as other publications.
New data reveals the largest retail mortgage lenders in every state. Discover which direct lender is funding the most home loans near you
3 hours ago 3 min read
Affordable homes are harder to find, but these lenders are closing the most deals under $250k. Here’s who’s leading and how they can help buyers compete.
April 21, 2026 7 min read
More than 125,000 residential purchase mortgages for $1 million or more were funded in 2025. Discover which lenders dominated the $1M+ market.
April 21, 2026 5 min read
Spring usually favors sellers – but not in 2026. In several major metros, sellers outnumber buyers 2-to-1, creating rare opportunities for homebuyers seeking affordability and negotiating power.
March 11, 2026 4 min read