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Nov 5, 2025 7:02 AM
— Bond Markets
2 Key Reports, 2 Reasons to Sell Bonds
Today's economic data, including the ISM Services and ADP reports, was not bond-friendly due to the government shutdown. Despite the ISM employment component beating forecast, it remains under 50. However, the damage to the market may be limited due to certain factors.
Nov 5, 2025 6:11 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Correspondent and Wholesale News; CUs and Realtors, Borrower Engagement Tools; Regulatory Readiness
The article discusses various topics related to the mortgage industry, such as the impact of the government shutdown on lending, the use of AI and automation by big players in the mortgage landscape, strategies for lenders to stay competitive, the importance of mastering SOC reports, and updates on mortgage rates. It also includes announcements from companies like Western Alliance Bank, Servbank, ... more
Nov 4, 2025 2:22 PM
— Bond Markets
Wednesday More Likely to Take Cues From Econ Data
Bonds saw some benefits from heavy stock selling late in the overnight session, which is not a common pattern. Economic data releases such as ADP employment and ISM Services PMI are expected to drive volatility in the market tomorrow.
Nov 4, 2025 2:06 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Near Recent Highs
The average top tier 30yr fixed mortgage rate saw a very minimal increase but essentially held steady. Mortgage rates remain at their highest levels in over 3 weeks. Bonds supporting mortgage rates improved slightly, giving rates a potential advantage for the next day. The outcome of an important economic report, the ISM Services index releasing at 10am ET, could impact tomorrow's rates.
Nov 4, 2025 7:05 AM
— Bond Markets
Heavy Selling in Stocks Providing Small Boost For Bonds
Stock prices and bond yields fell together in the overnight session, which is a rare occurrence in the current market. Since late May, stocks and bonds have been rallying simultaneously, unlike the traditional trade where one goes up while the other goes down.
Nov 4, 2025 3:06 AM
— Interest Rates
Non-QM, 2nds, Marketing Products; Deep Dive on Data-Less Capital Markets
The article discusses various topics related to the mortgage industry, including housing, finance, mortgage fraud investigations, acquisitions, non-QM lending, and changes in mortgage lender branding. It also touches on recent changes in interest rates and the Federal Reserve's decisions regarding rate cuts.
Nov 3, 2025 2:06 PM
— Bond Markets
Light Volatility After Initial Losses
The first day of the new month saw bond yields rise due to a corporate bond offering from Alphabet. Lackluster ISM Manufacturing data briefly pushed yields back down before they drifted sideways for the rest of the day, ending slightly worse than the previous Thursday.
Nov 3, 2025 1:06 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Highest Rates in Just Over 3 Weeks
The average 30yr fixed mortgage rate was at the lowest levels in more than a year before the recent Fed announcement. Despite some volatile bounces, rates are still closer to long-term lows than to the highs seen in the summer.
Nov 3, 2025 8:18 AM
— Bond Markets
Weaker Start Despite Modest Boost From ISM Data
Bond prices were slightly lower in the overnight session after Alphabet filed for a $15 billion corporate bond offering, causing rates to rise. Despite a small rally in response to lackluster ISM manufacturing data, bond yields remained higher at the open.
Nov 1, 2025 3:06 AM
— Interest Rates
Sideways Overall Despite Hawkish Fed Speakers
The article discusses the mid-day volatility in the market, which was attributed to month-end tradeflows. The comments from several Fed speakers were all hawkish, expressing a preference for holding rates steady and concerns about economic momentum and inflation. The market responded by showing some fluctuations throughout the day.
Oct 31, 2025 1:06 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Recover Some of This Week's Lost Ground
After reaching the highest level in several weeks on Thursday, mortgage rates slightly decreased on Friday but are still the second highest in the past two weeks. The improvement indicates that lenders were being cautious with their rates on Thursday, and made adjustments on Friday. Despite bond market movements hinting towards higher rates, lenders did not change rates on Friday. If bonds remain ... more
Oct 31, 2025 12:05 PM
— Housing Market
Home Price Appreciation Keeps Cooling; New Loan Limits Coming Into Focus
Both the FHFA and the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller indices released new home-price data for August, showing that prices remain higher than a year ago but the pace of appreciation is slowing. Case-Shiller's national annual gain was the smallest in over 2 years, while FHFA is near its lowest annual pace since 2012. The article also discusses the conforming loan limit, which is currently at $806,500 an... more
Oct 31, 2025 11:09 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Applications Responded to Lower Rates, But Things Are Already Changing
Mortgage applications increased sharply last week, with total volume rising 7.1%. Refinance activity drove this growth, with the Refinance Index up 9% from the previous week and 111% higher than a year ago. Mortgage rates decreased, with the 30-year fixed rate at its lowest level since September 2024. Purchase applications also rose, climbing 20% above the same week last year.
Oct 31, 2025 7:05 AM
— Bond Markets
Some Early Month-End Buying
With little economic data available due to the shutdown, the bond market is focusing on getting its books in order for month-end. Month-end trading considerations can involve buying or selling, with impacts typically seen around 8-10am and the 3pm CME close. Today, morning strength suggests asset-allocation trading related to month-end, with bond yields and stock prices moving in the same directio... more
Oct 30, 2025 3:09 PM
— Bond Markets
Uneventfully Flat After Initial Weakness
The bond market experienced some selling due to the Fed press conference and corporate bond issuance, putting yields back to pre-tariff announcement levels. Fed rate expectations are worse off, nearly back to levels before the September jobs report. The market is now waiting for data that won't be reported and making do with private data.
Oct 30, 2025 1:11 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Are Anything But Lower This Week
Freddie Mac releases its weekly mortgage rate survey on Thursdays, causing confusion in the market. Despite yesterday's Fed rate cut, mortgage rates have actually risen by 0.20% since the previous report of being at their lowest levels in more than a year.
Oct 30, 2025 9:11 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Non-QM Hedging, Best-Ex, Compliance Tools; Webinars and Training; Freddie and Redwood's Earnings
The article discusses various technology developments, data breaches, federal fee changes, conferences and summits in the mortgage industry. It also touches on the importance of compliance, the impact of a Refi Boom, and the benefits of using specific platforms for mortgage processes.
Oct 28, 2025 9:05 AM
— Mortgage Industry Events and Innovations
Correspondent, Buy Before You Sell, Verification Cascade Tools; Conventional Conforming Changes
The article discusses various topics related to the mortgage industry, such as the high real estate prices in certain areas like Salem, Massachusetts, the presence of foreign buyers in the U.S. real estate market, the decline of mortgage rates, innovative homeowner affordability strategies, upcoming mortgage industry events, and new vendor offerings. It also mentions DPA programs for down payment ... more
Oct 17, 2025 3:24 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Logical Pull-Back on Tamer Tariff Talk, But Mortgages Outperform
A Trump comment regarding tariffs on China caused immediate spikes in stocks, bond yields, and volumes, but the impact was short-lived. Mortgage rates remained steady on average after a bond rally on Thursday. Rates are close to September's lows, which are some of the lowest in over 3 years.
Oct 17, 2025 11:24 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Rates Hold Steady Just Above 3 Year Lows
Despite a slightly weaker bond market, the average top tier 30yr fixed rate remained unchanged on Friday. Mortgage lenders had not fully adjusted to the bond market gains from the previous afternoon, keeping rates at the lowest levels seen in just over a month.
Oct 17, 2025 8:24 AM
— Mortgage Technology and Automation
TBA, Appraisal, Reverse Mortgage Tools; STRATMOR on AI and Competition; Can the CFPB be Willed Away?
The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal and mortgage industries, including the use of AI in servicing mortgages, AI-powered automation for mortgage lending, and the integration of AI with LoanQuest LOS. Additionally, the article mentions events related to non-QM mortgages and reverse mortgages, a confidential industry survey for loan officers, and the launch of Reg... more
Oct 17, 2025 8:24 AM
— Interest Rates
Bonds Partially Unwinding Yesterday's Liquidity Panic
Yesterday's mystery rally in the short end of the yield curve was due to liquidity/reserve stress in short-term funding markets, not regional bank drama. Market concerns about reserves running thin and the Fed intervening to benefit short-term rates led to the rally. The situation has calmed down with news of Chinese tariffs.
Oct 17, 2025 3:24 AM
— Interest Rates
Block Trades Setting The Tone After Mostly Data-Free Morning
Due to the government shutdown, several economic reports were not released, including jobless claims, Retail Sales, and PPI data. The only data released was the Philly Fed report, which had no impact. Block trades later in the morning caused 10yr yields to rise, leading to a modest increase in both yields and MBS.
Oct 16, 2025 2:26 PM
— Interest Rates
Seriously... No One Seems to Know
There was a large, rapid move in Fed Funds Futures and other short-term rate metrics, leading to a rally in longer-term rates as well. The catalyst for the movement was unclear, with possible factors being regional bank fears and comments from Fed's Waller.
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Users should contact lenders directly to obtain formal, binding loan offers. If you identify any discrepancies in the data or would like to have your institution’s rates included, please contact us at content@loanglass.com.
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