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May 29, 2025 9:01 AM
— Mortgage Finance
Trump Explicitly Endorses GSEs’ Implicit Guarantee
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May 29, 2025 9:01 AM
— Mortgage Finance
Lenders, Borrowers Waiting for Interest Rates to Drop
The article discusses the latest trends in the mortgage market, including changes in interest rates and lending practices. It provides insights into how these factors are impacting both borrowers and lenders.
May 29, 2025 9:01 AM
— Housing Market
AI Hedging, Application, Processing Tools; Builder/Lender M&A; Freddie-Fannie Saga Continues
There is uncertainty surrounding the potential privatization of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, with differing opinions and potential plans coming from government officials. Additionally, there are discussions on retirement, tech solutions for lenders, and mergers and acquisitions in the industry.
May 29, 2025 9:00 AM
— Mortgage Lending
US Mortgage Rates Rise for a Third Time While Sticking Below 7%
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May 29, 2025 9:00 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates inch higher as US home sellers outnumber buyers
US mortgage rates have slightly increased for another week, with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage at 6.89% and the 15-year at 6.03%. The high rates are making it difficult for homebuyers to enter the market, leading to weaker home sales. Supply is outpacing demand in the housing market, which is expected to bring home prices down by about 1% this year.
May 29, 2025 9:00 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates spend another week stuck near 7%
Mortgage rates rose slightly this week as Treasury yields moved higher, with the average 30-year rate at 6.89% and the 15-year rate at 6.03%. Despite rates being lower than a year ago, prospective buyers are struggling to find affordable options, impacting home contract signings. Mortgage applications to purchase a home improved 3%, while refinancing applications dropped 7%.
May 29, 2025 8:00 AM
— Bond Markets
Overnight Trading Makes No Guarantees
Overnight trading initially reacted to news of a U.S. trade court blocking Trump tariffs, but the markets quickly reversed course the following morning. Bond traders do not believe the court ruling will have a lasting impact on tariff policy. Economic data released in the morning also contributed to the reversal, with weaker claims and GDP numbers.
May 29, 2025 8:00 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Housing contract activity dropped sharply in April as volatility and high rates reigned
Home contract signings in April fell 6.3% due to high mortgage rates and tariff uncertainty. Pending contracts were down 2.5% year over year nationwide, with decreases in all regions except the Midwest. Housing inventory has increased, but prices remain high and mortgage rates are above 6%, making the market unaffordable for many. Lower mortgage rates are needed to boost homebuyers back into the m... more
May 29, 2025 7:02 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Simple Loan Payment Calculator
The article provides information on how to calculate monthly loan payments, understand the impact of loan term and interest rates, and compare different loan options. It also offers tips on saving money through refinancing or paying off loans early, as well as information on factors affecting loan rates such as credit scores. Additionally, the article includes links to further resources on persona... more
May 29, 2025 7:01 AM
— Bond Markets
Minimal Movement Amid Absence of Data
The bond market had a fairly uneventful session, with the 5yr Treasury auction resulting in little change. Traders sold off before the auction and bought back in afterwards. The Federal Reserve Minutes did not have much impact on market volatility. Economic data in the coming days may influence market movement, along with month-end trading potentially causing significant swings for unknown reasons... more
May 29, 2025 7:00 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
US Pending Home Sales Drop by Most Since 2022 on Mortgage Rates
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May 29, 2025 5:00 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
What Trump's latest GSE comments could mean for mortgages
Experts are discussing the future of mortgage rates and guarantee fees in light of mixed messaging from the Trump administration regarding the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. President Trump mentioned the government retaining guarantees and an oversight role over the mortgage giants while pursuing a public offering. Additionally, there are discussions on restructuring the government-sponsore... more
May 29, 2025 3:00 AM
— Mortgage Lending
High Mortgage Rates Are Not Killing the Dream of Homeownership for One Generation
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May 28, 2025 3:00 PM
— Interest Rates
Tariff fears drive April auto, mortgage borrowing
Consumers are turning towards big-ticket items due to anticipated impact of tariffs, but overall borrowing levels show a more discerning attitude towards borrowing. The interest rate environment is leading to higher refinance mortgage volume than previously expected for 2025 and 2026. Trump announced that the US government will retain guarantees and oversight over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while ... more
May 28, 2025 1:01 PM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Hold Mostly Steady
Mortgage rates slightly decreased today after rising slightly at the start of the week. Top tier conventional 30yr fixed rates are just under 7% for the average lender. The rates spent 3 days above that mark last week. Today's fluctuation in rates was attributed to traders preparing for an auction of 5yr Treasuries, causing some minor headwinds in the rate market.
May 28, 2025 11:00 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level since January, but demand from homebuyers still grew. Here's why.
Mortgage rates increased to the highest level since January, but homebuyers were still applying for loans. Purchase applications rose by 2%, while applications to refinance fell by 7% for the week. Mortgage rates slightly dropped at the start of the week after a report on consumer confidence.
May 28, 2025 10:02 AM
— Mortgage Fraud
Fannie Mae partners with Palantir to weed out fraud
Fannie Mae, an influential government-related mortgage investor, is partnering with Palantir, a company involved in artificial intelligence for financial services to fight against fraud. Despite interest rate volatility, prepayment rates have increased to levels last seen in October.
May 28, 2025 10:00 AM
— Bond Markets
Hesitation Ahead of Treasury Auction and Month-End
Bonds started the week positively but are now facing resistance, highlighting the need for a strong catalyst for sustained improvement. Possible factors include weak economic data, low inflation, or reduced Treasury issuance. Today, bonds are pausing ahead of a 5yr Treasury auction, with risk parity trading affecting both stocks and bonds.
May 28, 2025 9:00 AM
— Housing Market
MBS Pooling, CRM, Processing Tools; Second, HELOC, ITIN, Jumbo Product News; Builder CEO Survey
The mortgage industry continues to talk about the influence and market share of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae moving towards non-QM investors. Market conditions are tough, but optimism remains for the new-home market. Various companies are introducing new products and services to streamline the lending process and provide more flexibility to borrowers.
May 28, 2025 9:00 AM
— Mortgage Finance
Short Takes: FHFA to Take Action on Credit Report Costs / Purchase-Mortgage Applications Increase Despite Headwinds / MISMO Model Backward Compatible / Prepayment Rates on Non-QMs Increase
The article discusses recent trends in the housing market, focusing on how low mortgage rates are driving a surge in home buying and refinancing. The author highlights the impact of these low rates on consumer behavior and the overall growth of the real estate market.
May 28, 2025 5:00 AM
— Mortgage Access
US Home-Refinancing Gauge Falls to Three-Month Low as Rates Near 7%
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May 28, 2025 5:00 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
European homeowners face rising mortgage costs until 2030
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May 28, 2025 4:00 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level since January, but demand from homebuyers still grew. Here's why.
Mortgage rates rose for the third straight week to the highest level since January, with an increase in applications to purchase a home but a decrease in applications to refinance. The increase in purchase applications is attributed to increased housing inventory in many markets.
May 28, 2025 3:02 AM
— Housing Market
What it means to be house poor and how to avoid it
The article discusses the concept of being 'house poor,' which refers to spending too much of your income on housing costs, leaving little money for other expenses. It provides warning signs of being house poor and tips for avoiding or recovering from this situation, such as careful planning, conservative budgeting, avoiding unnecessary home expenses, and maintaining a healthy debt-to-income ratio... more
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The mortgage rates displayed on this site are collected daily from publicly available sources provided by more than 800 lenders. LoanGlass does not receive compensation for listing these rates, and all rates are presented as published by the respective lenders. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information may contain errors or omissions. Mortgage rates are highly dependent on an individual’s financial circumstances, credit profile, loan terms, and other factors. As such, the rates you are quoted directly by a lender may differ materially from the rates displayed here.
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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