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Oct 6, 2025 11:29 AM
— Bond Markets
Overnight Losses Thanks to Overseas Markets
Despite a quiet economic calendar, overnight selling in bonds has led to increased volatility. Political developments in Japan and the EU have pushed yields higher in both sessions.
Oct 6, 2025 11:29 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Trading, TPO Training, Verification Tools; Investor Shutdown News; Fifth Third/Comerica Deal
The article discusses the impact of changing business trends, including the government shutdown affecting lenders but not M&A news. It also highlights new technology and tools for lenders to streamline processes and improve borrower experience.
Oct 4, 2025 11:31 AM
— Housing Market
4% Gain in Pending Home Sales Isn't Exactly What it Seems
The National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index increased by 4.0% in August, reaching its highest level since March and showing a 3.8% increase from the same month last year. However, the overall trend remains flat and unchanged over the past two years.
Oct 4, 2025 11:30 AM
— Housing Market
Home Price Growth May be The Lowest in Years, But Home Prices Remain Near All-Time Highs
Both the FHFA and the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller indices show that home prices are still higher than a year ago, but the pace of growth is slowing. The FHFA remains near the lowest growth since 2012, while Case-Shiller is at its weakest year-over-year level in more than 2 years. Despite the moderation in prices, they remain near all-time highs, with only slight declines recently. Both indices conf... more
Oct 4, 2025 11:30 AM
— Bond Markets
Weaker Day, Stronger Week
The bond market experienced some weakness on Friday, primarily due to the ISM Services data showing resilience in the employment index and persistence in the price index. Despite this, the damage was minimal overall and did not significantly impact the week's strength.
Oct 4, 2025 11:30 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Lowest Since Fed Day
Mortgage rates slightly decreased today, reaching the lowest average rate since Fed Day on September 17th. The drop in rates was primarily attributed to bond market gains from yesterday afternoon.
Oct 1, 2025 11:29 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Continue Holding Narrow Range
Mortgage rates were slightly lower this morning, but overall borrowers have not seen much change in the past week. Some lenders made mid-day rate changes due to weakness in the bond market. A government shutdown seems likely, leading traders to anticipate missing the upcoming jobs report. Despite morning economic data showing job openings remaining low and consumer confidence falling, bond market ... more
Sep 30, 2025 8:24 AM
— Bond Markets
Stronger Start on Downbeat Data
There is no new information on the potential government shutdown, but betting markets indicate increased odds. The impact of the shutdown on bond markets is related to the availability of economic data, with a potential lack of a jobs report. Other reports, such as Chicago PMI and Consumer Confidence data, are still capable of influencing the market.
Sep 29, 2025 3:24 PM
— Bond Markets
Waiting on Details as Bonds Reinforce The Range
The bond market had a forgettable trading day with only notable volume and volatility at the NYSE open. Yields were flat but slightly stronger starting at 4am ET. The main focus was on a meeting between Trump and congressional leaders on the government shutdown, but there was no market reaction. Overall, MBS were up 3 ticks and the 10-year yield was down.
Sep 29, 2025 1:24 PM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Hold Flat to Start New Week
The bond market and interest rates remained stable as investors awaited clarity on a potential government shutdown this week. The absence of this Friday's jobs report, due to the shutdown, would impact the rate market significantly. Last month's jobs report helped push rates to the lowest levels in nearly a year, but other economic reports have since shifted direction. Future jobs reports will be ... more
Sep 29, 2025 7:24 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Volatility Potential Hinges on Shutdown Odds
The jobs report, which is typically a key indicator for mortgage rates, may be delayed if a government shutdown is announced on Wednesday. Bond markets are currently stronger as traders await news from an afternoon meeting between Trump and congressional leaders regarding the shutdown.
Sep 27, 2025 3:23 AM
— Housing Market
Did Rates Have Anything to do With Big Surge in Home Sales?
New home sales in August saw a significant increase, breaking a two-year trend of stable activity. Sales surged to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000, up 20.5% from July. For-sale inventory decreased, leading to higher prices, with the median price reaching $413,500 and the average price hitting $534,100. There is speculation about the impact of interest rates on this sales surge, althou... more
Sep 26, 2025 1:23 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates End Week as it Began
Mortgage rates experienced significant fluctuations last week, hitting the lowest levels in nearly a year before abruptly spiking after the Fed announcement. This week, rates have remained relatively stable due to economic data being in line with forecasts. Top tier 30yr fixed rates have been in the high 6.3's since last Friday, which is still lower than anything else since last October. The upcom... more
Sep 26, 2025 12:24 PM
— Housing Market
Nothing New For Existing Home Sales
Existing-home sales remained steady in August, with a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.0 million, down slightly from July but up 1.8% from a year ago. Sales have been around 75% of pre-pandemic levels for three years. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun noted that mortgage rates are easing and inventory is improving, which may bolster future sales. The market is characterized by stable demand, sl... more
Sep 26, 2025 7:29 AM
— Bond Markets
Minimal Reaction to PCE Data
The PCE inflation report is important for assessing progress toward the Fed's 2% target, but it lags behind other reports like CPI/PPI, making it less relevant to the bond market. Core PCE was on target with minor differences in the supercore PCE, which excludes housing.
Sep 25, 2025 8:23 PM
— Bond Markets
Reasonably Resilient After AM Losses
Bonds responded logically to upbeat economic reports, with 10yr yields treating 4.19% as a support level. Despite additional selling after data and a 7yr auction, the bond market remained mostly sideways with slight weakening.
Sep 25, 2025 11:25 AM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Slightly Higher After Upbeat Economic Reports
Thursday's economic reports included an upward revision of GDP data for Q2, lower weekly jobless claims, and stronger demand for big ticket manufactured goods. These reports led to the bond market moving to weaker levels resulting in slightly higher mortgage rates for the day.
Sep 25, 2025 8:39 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Loan Pricing, AI Marketing, Fee Collection, QC, Borrower Mining Tools; $2 Trillion in 2025? Non-Agency Marches On
U.S. homeowners hold a record $17.8 trillion in equity, with $11.6 trillion considered 'tappable'. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) expects a 1 percent home price appreciation rate. Lenders are preparing for new quality control standards. Various companies are offering services and products related to mortgage lending, such as intelligent marketing solutions and warehouse lending. ACES Quali... more
Sep 25, 2025 8:24 AM
— Bond Markets
Stronger Data Hurting Bonds
Economic data, including jobless claims, durable goods, and GDP, came out stronger than expected this morning. Bonds pulled back but are still supported by the 4.19% technical level in 10-year bonds.
Sep 24, 2025 1:23 PM
— Bond Markets
Weaker Thanks to 2 Kinds of Supply
The bond market is experiencing weakness due to factors that may have decreased demand or increased supply, with this week's Treasury auction cycle contributing to the latter. The market also saw unexpected additional supply in the form of a $15 billion issuance, leading to moderate weakness overnight.
Sep 24, 2025 12:24 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Fairly Flat Despite Bond Market Volatility
Mortgage rates typically align with the movement of the bond market, but day-to-day discrepancies can occur depending on market volatility. Yesterday, bonds improved in the afternoon, suggesting lower mortgage rates, but most lenders did not adjust rates in time. Today, bonds are weaker, indicating potentially higher rates, but lenders have not raised rates to reflect yesterday's market changes.
Sep 24, 2025 8:24 AM
— Bond Markets
Quieter Calendar Leaves Focus on 5yr Auction
This week's economic calendar had some activity with unscripted comments from Fed Chair Powell, other Fed speakers, and an S&P PMI report. Today's only significant monthly report is New Home Sales, which typically doesn't impact bonds much. The 5yr Treasury auction and a bond announcement from Oracle at 8am ET are likely driving some moderate weakness in the market.
Sep 24, 2025 8:24 AM
— Mortgage Rates
HELOC, Reverse, Borrower Mining, Fraud Detection Tools; MBA and Fannie Forecasts; What's up with Better?
The MBA is predicting a slowdown in the future due to job growth slowing down and increased job search times. They expect minimal impact on mortgage rates and 10-year Treasury yields despite the possibility of 2-3 fed funds cuts. Fannie Mae expects mortgage rates to end 2025 and 2026 at 6.4 percent and 5.9 percent, respectively. This is occurring in a market where many down payment programs have h... more
Sep 23, 2025 2:24 PM
— Bond Markets
Modestly Stronger After No Whammies From Powell
Last week, the press conference with Fed Chair Powell was seen as more hawkish than expected, leading to a selling spree in the bond market. However, over the past 3 days, the market has mostly been sideways. Today, yields almost reached Thursday's closing levels, with the majority of the movement occurring after Powell finished a Q&A session. Traders were relieved that Powell did not reinforce th... more
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