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Sep 11, 2025 10:24 AM
— Bond Markets
Slightly Stronger Start Despite Slightly Higher Inflation
The CPI data was mostly in line with forecasts, but unrounded numbers showed higher core monthly CPI and monthly headline inflation. Despite this, Jobless Claims were higher than expected, indicating labor market concerns. The drop in supercore inflation may be the bigger factor influencing the bond market.
Sep 10, 2025 2:24 PM
— Bond Markets
Helpful Data and Treasury Auction Set High Bar For CPI
The bond market had a fairly straightforward day with positive economic data and a strong 10yr Treasury auction pushing yields lower. Despite some volatility in the PPI data, the news was good enough for bonds to push back against overnight weakness. The afternoon's 10yr auction helped bring yields to new lows for the day. MBS and 10yr yields were both down, with a strong 10yr auction prompting mo... more
Sep 10, 2025 1:23 PM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady With Help From Econ Data
The Producer Price Index (PPI) report came in below expectations, leading to an improvement in the underlying bond market. This helped mortgage rates to hold steady instead of drifting higher.
Sep 10, 2025 12:24 PM
— Mortgage Lenders
Non-QM, Post-Closing, QC, Warehouse Products; Pulte vs. Bessent; Conventional Conforming Updates; Nice Jump in Apps
The article discusses various issues related to mortgages and housing finance, including potential fraud by FHFA Director Pulte's relatives, a limited-time mortgage rate refinance sale by Chase, and various tools and services offered by different companies in the mortgage industry to combat occupancy fraud, improve efficiency, and streamline post-closing processes.
Sep 10, 2025 8:23 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Obvious Signs of Life in Mortgage Apps Thanks to Rate Rally
Mortgage applications increased by 9.2% last week following a decline in mortgage rates for the second consecutive week. The 30-year fixed rate decreased to 6.49%, leading to the strongest week of borrower demand since 2022. Purchase applications are at their highest level since July and running more than 20% ahead of last year's pace. Refinance applications increased by 12% compared to the previo... more
Sep 10, 2025 8:23 AM
— Bond Markets
Super Cool PPI Makes For a Stronger Start
The PPI inflation report came in below forecasts, prompting some bond buying. Wholesalers reduced passing along higher costs through margins. Previous month's big surge created a low bar for current data. Average monthly PPI over past two months would still be 0.3%.
Sep 9, 2025 2:24 PM
— Bond Markets
Post-NFP Rally Momentum Fades
Bonds experienced a corrective bounce after several days of improvement, but it was mild. Market watchers are puzzled by bonds losing ground despite a large preliminary NFP benchmark revision that is not relevant to present market movement. Overnight weakness persisted with MBS and Treasuries experiencing some fluctuations.
Sep 9, 2025 12:23 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Finally Tick Slightly Higher
After 4 days of setting new 11-month lows, mortgage rates finally moved slightly higher today, but the increase was minimal at 0.01%. This comes after a significant drop in rates last Friday due to a downbeat jobs report. The focus now shifts to important inflation updates scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, which will impact the Fed's decision on rate cuts expected to start in 2 weeks.
Sep 9, 2025 8:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
HELOC, DPA, Non-QM, Merge Assistance Tools; Pennymac/Vesta Deal; LOs and Consistency; Fannie Issuance Dropping
The article discusses various topics related to the mortgage industry, such as Freddie and Fannie's market share, ARM demand and pricing, hedging strategies during Fed easing cycles, refinances and purchase indices, integration of Freddie Mac's Loan Product Advisor into Encompass, M&A activity in 2025, services for mortgage lenders, and down payment assistance programs. It also mentions upcoming w... more
Sep 9, 2025 7:24 AM
— Economic Indicators
These Aren't The NFP Revisions You're Looking For
The recent Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report came out weaker than expected, with significant revisions to the previous two reports as well. However, these revisions cover a time frame of March 2024 through March 2025, which is considered ancient history in terms of economic relevance. The market reaction is indicating that these revisions are not important.
Sep 8, 2025 4:23 PM
— Bond Markets
More Gains Despite Absence of New Motivation
On Monday, bonds continued their rally from the previous week despite the lack of new market moving data. Longer-term yields outperformed and the yield curve continued to correct from recent highs. Some motivation for the rally may be coming from curve traders more concerned with bond performance against each other. Overall, bonds were fairly flat overnight but started rallying during the day with... more
Sep 8, 2025 1:24 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Another 11-Month Low For Rates, But Just Barely
Mortgage lenders aggressively priced-in the bond market rally following a strong jobs report, leading to a small improvement in rates. Despite the gains, the drop in rates was not as significant compared to previous Mondays following weak jobs report numbers.
Sep 8, 2025 8:24 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
LOS, Title, Social Media Tools; Financial Literacy; What the Employment Data Portends
The article discusses various topics related to the mortgage industry, including the impact of the economy on drinking habits, technology for mortgage lenders, company-sponsored webinars, social media training for brokers, hedging strategies, leadership promotions in mortgage technology companies, and the importance of borrower experience and automation. It also mentions a centralized hub for vend... more
Sep 6, 2025 7:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Bridge Loan, Investment Property, Default Tools; Training and Webinars; Job Data Solidifies Fed Rate Cut?
The article discusses various topics such as the Federal Reserve looking at Twitter to gauge financial sentiment, specific individuals in the mortgage industry, and events related to mortgage lending technology, conferences, and webinars.
Sep 6, 2025 3:24 AM
— Bond Markets
Textbook Reaction With Minimal Volatility
The bond market had a positive reaction to a weaker than expected jobs report, resulting in a rally that was not extreme. Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) were up .375-ish at today's highs compared to the full point of improvement seen after the last jobs report. Overall, there was a calm and refreshing lack of volatility after the initial move.
Sep 5, 2025 10:24 AM
— Mortgage Rates
A Quick Note on Why Rates Seem to Drop More Quickly as They Approach Certain Thresholds
The article discusses the recent improvement in mortgage rates and attributes it to changes in the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market. Specifically, it explains how certain MBS coupons are more active and relevant than others based on the range of mortgage rates they can hold. Investors are now favoring the lower bucket holding rates up to 6.125% over the higher bucket with rates up to 6.625%... more
Sep 5, 2025 8:23 AM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Plummet Back to Fall 2024 Levels
The monthly jobs report came in lower than expected, causing a reaction in the bond market and resulting in a drop in top tier 30yr fixed mortgage rates from 6.45% to 6.29%.
Sep 5, 2025 6:23 AM
— Interest Rates
Another Weak Jobs Report. Another Bond Rally
The Non-Farm Payrolls report came in weaker than expected with negative revisions to previous months. Despite this, the unemployment rate suggests a softer labor market, leading to only a small drop in yields. Bond markets had already rallied in the days leading up to the report.
Sep 5, 2025 3:24 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Corresp. and Wholesale, Credit, AI Asst., Warehouse Products; Events and Training
The article discusses various topics related to mortgages, including data breaches at TransUnion, legal matters involving mortgage fraud, specialized mortgage services, AI Sales Assistant for lenders, compliance and risk management solutions, new home sales, and product news from various companies such as SmartBuy and Sierra Pacific Wholesale, as well as promotions from Carrington Mortgage Service... more
Sep 4, 2025 2:24 PM
— Bond Markets
Bonds Positioning For Weaker Jobs Report?
The article discusses the unpredictability of the payroll count in the jobs report and how it can lead to unexpected movements in the bond market. Despite labor market weakness, bonds rallied due to traders adjusting positions ahead of a high-risk event. The yield curve steepened earlier in the week but has since been correcting. The article concludes by emphasizing that bonds can either rally or ... more
Sep 4, 2025 12:23 PM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Hit Another 2025 Low Ahead of a Potentially Volatile Friday
The last jobs report contributed to lowering the average 30yr fixed rate due to its weaker than expected results. The market is anticipating a Fed rate cut in the next meeting, keeping rates at recent lows. Today's data was in line with expectations, but traders are hedging against the possibility of labor market deterioration. Average 30yr fixed rates moved slightly lower to a new low for 2025.
Sep 4, 2025 7:23 AM
— Bond Markets
Mixed Data. Mixed Reaction
Thursday morning's economic data included claims, layoffs, ADP, and ISM Services. Overnight movement was more significant than during the day. ADP was slightly weaker than expected, but bond buyers didn't react strongly. ISM was slightly stronger, but weak employment and price decreases tempered the bond-bearish message. The data isn't weak enough to positively impact Friday's jobs report, but als... more
Sep 4, 2025 3:24 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Processing, AML, Prospecting Tools; Pennymac's Non-QM News; LOs and Database Importance
The article discusses the current situation in the mortgage industry with a focus on commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rates, home equity demand, underwriting processes, and new products and services for lenders. It also mentions a marketplace for vendors in the mortgage industry and updates on non-QM and HELOC products.
Sep 3, 2025 2:26 PM
— Bond Markets
Straightforward Data-Driven Rally
The bond market had a straightforward day with unchanged trading levels initially. Friendly Fed comments and low job openings reported by JOLTS data led to gains in bonds. The recent job report's weakness was confirmed by the JOLTS data. If Thursday's data is also weak, bond yields may challenge recent lows.
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