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Nov 6, 2025 3:07 PM
— Bond Markets
Have Bonds Found Their Post-Fed Footing?
Bonds have been experiencing a moderate selling trend since Fed day, with isolated surges toward higher yields after economic data releases. However, the inability to find a reason to rally significantly has been a common theme. Weak private label econ data followed by a sharp selling spree in stocks have led to a fairly sharp rally, with MBS up 9 ticks and 10yr down 7.3bps.
Nov 6, 2025 2:06 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Nice Little Recovery For Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates were at their highest levels in over a month due to recent economic reports, but today's negative economic data including a decline in payrolls and a surge in job cuts helped bonds and brought rates back down to last Friday's levels.
Nov 6, 2025 9:07 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
AI Processing, Borrower Experience and Targeting Tools; Labor Market is Being Pummeled
The article discusses job cuts in various industries, including layoffs announced by companies like Amazon, American Airlines, and Frito Lay. It also touches on the importance of monitoring default rates for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. Additionally, it highlights technology solutions and advancements in the mortgage industry, such as AI-driven tools for lenders, dynamic AI platform... more
Nov 6, 2025 9:07 AM
— Bond Markets
New Data Sources Bring New Inspiration
The shutdown has led to more reliance on alternative data sources like Revelio Labs, which synthesizes its own version of nonfarm payrolls. Revelio's data showed a decline in job creation, which likely contributed to a morning rally in bonds even though Challenger layoffs were also reported.
Nov 5, 2025 12:55 PM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Near 2-Month Highs After Today's Econ Data
The bond market is currently operating without key economic reports due to the government shutdown. However, today had two important non-government reports, both of which were stronger than expected. This led to bond weakness and ultimately caused mortgage rates to rise back to levels seen in late September, nearly reaching the highest rates in over 2 months.
Nov 5, 2025 9:02 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Broker, Non-QM, Compliance, Workflow, AI, Tax Tools; ADP Jobs Data and Rates
The ongoing federal government shutdown has impacted FHA and VA loan processing, with reduced staff causing delays. USDA loans are completely halted. The shutdown also affects property transactions, economic data publication, and bond market activity. Companies are offering AI solutions for lenders and brokers to improve efficiency, technology is reshaping the mortgage industry.
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
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