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Feb 14, 2026 4:31 AM
— Bond Markets
Bonds Rally, Ignoring Surge in SuperCore CPI
The CPI came in slightly below forecasts at the headline level and in line with forecasts at the core level. Shelter components, particularly Owners' Equivalent Rent, continued to decrease. Despite a surge in the supercore reading to the highest levels in a year, the bond market seems willing to look past this development, focusing more on the decline in housing-related metrics. 10yr yields are do... more
Feb 14, 2026 4:31 AM
— Bond Markets
Bonds Close Out Epic Week of Resilience With Friendly Data
Despite events throughout the week that should have led to higher rates, bonds ended up at stronger levels. The main theory for this unexpected outcome involves heavy liquidation in stocks and commodities on Thursday. The upcoming holiday weekend positioning could also be a contributing factor. More information will likely be revealed next Tuesday, especially if stocks see a significant bounce.
Feb 13, 2026 11:30 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Oh So Close to 3 Year Lows
After an announcement that Fannie and Freddie would buy mortgage-backed securities, rates fell to their lowest levels in over 3 years. Rates have remained steady, with recent improvements bringing lenders close to long-term lows. Lower inflation in the January Consumer Price Index report has contributed to the recent strength in rates.
Feb 12, 2026 2:33 PM
— Bond Markets
Slower Data. Slower Morning
Big jobs reports can lead to increased momentum and volatility in the bond market in the following days, setting the tone for the month until the next jobs report. Despite some data indicating a slight increase in jobless claims, the trading day has been fairly average and uneventful.
Feb 12, 2026 2:30 PM
— Bond Markets
Yields Magically and Mysteriously Sink to Lowest Levels in 2 Months.
The 10-year yields reached the lowest level since December 4th, 2025, at just over 4.10%. The gains were attributed to a flight to safety driven by heavy selling in stocks and commodities, despite the lack of major data to explain the trend. There was a mini-snowball rally with the help of stock losses, resulting in the best levels of the day.
Feb 12, 2026 1:30 PM
— Housing Market
Non-QM Pricing, Appraisal, BI, Servicing Tools; Interview With Pennymac Chief Strategist; CFPB Update
The article discusses various topics related to the mortgage industry, including Freddie Mac's earnings, large companies growing even larger, the prioritization of resources by lenders in 2026, the challenges of the appraisal process, and how to leverage business intelligence tools specific to mortgages. It highlights upcoming conferences, such as the MCT Exchange, that focus on the evolving secon... more
Feb 12, 2026 11:30 AM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Slide to New Multiweek Lows
Despite a strong jobs report which would typically lead to higher rates, the average lender is currently at the lowest levels since January 16th. The recent fluctuations in rates are difficult to explain without delving into investor demand and Treasury securities. More volatility is expected with the upcoming release of the Consumer Price Index, as inflation is a key factor for rates.
Feb 11, 2026 2:30 PM
— Bond Markets
Stunning Resilience
The bond market has shown impressive resilience with yields dropping significantly despite positive economic reports, including a lower unemployment rate and a higher payroll count. The market experienced a slight sell-off after the release of the latest jobs report, but the impact was not as severe as expected.
Feb 11, 2026 11:30 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Modest Increase in Rates is a Win. Here's Why
Mortgage rates increased by 0.03% today, but it was actually seen as a victory due to the strong monthly jobs report causing potential volatility in the bond market. Despite the positive job numbers, rates didn't jump as much as expected, with the reasons behind this phenomenon remaining unclear.
Feb 11, 2026 6:30 AM
— Bond Markets
Bonds Selling But Not Panicking After Super Strong Jobs Numbers
Following a strong jobs report with higher than expected payrolls and a lower unemployment rate, 10yr yields are only 4.4bps higher at 4.19%. The healthcare sector saw significant gains in employment. The annual benchmark revisions to non-farm payrolls are not a surprise to the market and do not impact the unemployment rate, serving mainly for updating models for future payroll count measurements.
Feb 10, 2026 1:33 PM
— Bond Markets
Best Levels in Weeks Ahead of High Stakes Jobs Report
Bonds saw increased buying thanks to a weak Retail Sales report, positioning in anticipation of a weak jobs report. If the jobs report surprises positively, there is a risk of a correction. Overall, there were gains in both MBS and 10yr yields throughout the day.
Feb 10, 2026 11:33 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Lowest Mortgage Rates in More Than 3 Weeks
Mortgage rates fell significantly following a downbeat Retail Sales report, with the average 30yr fixed rate dropping to 6.11%, below its recent range. The upcoming jobs report at 8:30am ET is expected to have a larger impact on rates, with recent rate rallies potentially influenced by market positioning for a negative report.
Feb 10, 2026 9:33 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Roughly Flat to Start The Week
Mortgage rates have seen very little volatility in the past 2 weeks, with rates initially rising to 6.21% in response to geopolitical drama but gradually descending since then. Today saw a 0.01% increase in the MND rate index, but overall rates remain near the lowest levels in years. The market is expected to react to the upcoming jobs report on Wednesday.
Feb 10, 2026 9:33 AM
— Interest Rates
Bonds Taking a Pre-NFP Lead-Off
A rally in the present moment is being driven by future data, specifically the three downbeat labor market reports increasing the stakes for the upcoming jobs report. The market rejected a break above 4.30% in the 10yr and multiple reports suggested additional buying and risk of a weak jobs report. The choice to move back toward a familiar recent range of 4.1-4.2 was made with weak retail sales da... more
Feb 6, 2026 9:43 AM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Match Lowest Levels in Over 2 Weeks
Over the past two and a half weeks, the bond market has seen a narrow range which has also kept mortgage rates relatively stable. Yesterday, employment data led to improvements in bond yields and mortgage rates. However, upcoming labor market data could potentially cause rates to either drop to multi-year lows or rise to levels seen in December.
Feb 6, 2026 9:34 AM
— Treasury Rates
Waiting on Next Week's Data
Friday is a quiet day with only Consumer Sentiment report, bonds are unchanged from yesterday, Treasury yields are slightly higher but still within proper closing levels. Market is waiting for next week's big jobs report before making any major moves.
Feb 5, 2026 11:30 AM
— Bond Markets
Surprisingly Big Bond Rally Relative to The Data
On Thursday, there was a significant rally in the bond market due to downbeat labor market reports, including Challenger, Jobless Claims, and Job Openings. Traders are being cautious ahead of the next week's big jobs report, leading to increased volatility expectations.
Feb 5, 2026 10:30 AM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Fall After Downbeat Employment Data
Various employment reports were released, including planned layoffs at large firms, an increase in weekly jobless claims, and the lowest job openings data since September 2020. These reports led to a noticeable shift in Fed rate cut expectations, but did not directly impact mortgage rates. As a result, the average lender moved back to the lowest levels of the week.
Feb 5, 2026 7:30 AM
— Bond Markets
Stronger Start Thanks to Employment Data
Bonds started off stronger overnight and saw better gains after 7am ET, with notable bumps in volume after job cut and jobless claims data was released. The gains were more clearly linked to the Jobless Claims data. The morning's labor market data will be completed by the Job Openings report at 10am ET.
Feb 4, 2026 12:30 PM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Hold Perfectly Steady at 2-Week Highs
The average top tier 30yr fixed mortgage rate reached its highest levels in 2 weeks, remaining unchanged today within a narrow range. Economic reports and a Treasury department update on borrowing expectations influenced interest rates, with the possibility of increased issuance in the next fiscal year putting upward pressure on rates initially.
Feb 4, 2026 6:30 AM
— Treasury Rates
Waiting on ISM Services as Early Data Fails to Inspire
Today's key reports included ADP Employment and ISM Services. ADP Employment came out softer than expected but bonds did not react. Treasury release financing estimates for the quarter, which were as-expected. However, Treasury noted that issuance would likely need to increase in fiscal year 2027, potentially leading to higher rates. The reminder of potential higher issuance may have prompted some... more
Feb 4, 2026 4:30 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Customer Intelligence, HELOC, Uplist's Recapture, Construction Products; Rates Are Driven by Markets; IMB Hallway Report
The article discusses the impact of the partial government shutdown on lending activities, particularly in programs like FHA mortgage insurance. It also highlights various products and services that aim to simplify processes for brokers and lenders, such as streamlining home equity loan applications and automating construction loan management. Additionally, it mentions opportunities like recapturi... more
Feb 3, 2026 12:35 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Drift Up to 2-Week Highs
Mortgage rates have reached their highest levels in 2 weeks, but the difference between the high and low rates during that time is minimal. The increase in rates was caused by a strong economic report on the manufacturing sector, leading to a weaker bond market and higher rates. Most lenders waited until the next day to adjust their rates accordingly.
Feb 3, 2026 7:31 AM
— Bond Markets
Data-Free Day Thanks to Shutdown
There is a partial government shutdown underway, affecting the publication of key reports by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bond markets are waiting for direction while other economic data could potentially serve as supporting indicators.
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