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Apr 14, 2026 12:33 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Lowest Mortgage Rates in 4 Weeks
Mortgage rates fell by 0.08% for the average lender, reaching the lowest levels in 4 weeks. The improvement is larger than expected due to timing, with bonds steadily improving since yesterday morning. The main market driver continues to be the Iran war, with oil prices closely correlated to bond yields and interest rates.
Apr 14, 2026 7:33 AM
— Bond Markets
Why Aren't Bonds Responding to a Big Beat in Inflation Data?
Bonds were mostly unchanged overnight and into the domestic session. While PPI numbers came in lower than expected, components tracking important inflation metrics were slightly higher. The effects of fuel prices on inflation data have not fully been realized, leading to cautiousness in the bond market about future inflation outlook. Other factors, such as war headlines and potential forced sellin... more
Apr 13, 2026 12:37 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Over The Weekend
Mortgage rates remained stable after experiencing some volatility due to Iran war news over the weekend. The average top-tier 30yr fixed rate stayed just below 6.40% for the third consecutive day, following a spike in rates to 6.64% on March 27th.
Apr 13, 2026 12:31 PM
— Bond Markets
Overnight Weakness (But Bouncing Back) After Peace Talks Fail
The talks between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan to negotiate a peace deal failed over an impasse on Iran's nuclear enrichment program. The U.S. response was a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise sharply, and 10yr yields followed suit. Bonds were back near unchanged levels initially but moved into positive territory after headlines that Iran is considering abandoning its ur... more
Apr 10, 2026 10:31 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Remain Surprisingly Calm
Average mortgage rates are slightly higher today compared to yesterday, but still relatively flat overall. This stability is attributed to lower volatility in oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the Iran war. Economic data has not yet fully reflected the impact of the war, with today's CPI inflation data meeting expectations and not significantly impacting rate volatility.
Apr 10, 2026 6:31 AM
— Bond Markets
No Whammies in CPI Data (And No Bond Market Reaction)
The actual monthly core CPI was lower than expected, with headline inflation rising year over year. Despite this, bond yields remained modestly higher after the data was released, but were still within a narrow range below the previous day's highs.
Apr 9, 2026 12:30 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Trickle Just a Bit Lower
Many borrowers will see no difference in mortgage rate quotes from yesterday to today as the average lender only moved slightly lower. The rate market is currently reacting to war-related headlines and their impact on oil prices, with inflation being a key concern for bonds and rates. Today's headlines focused on de-escalation anecdotes involving Israel and Lebanon, resulting in the average lender... more
Apr 9, 2026 6:31 AM
— Bond Markets
Flood of Data. No Real Reaction. Back to Watching Headlines
The overnight session and morning open saw little movement in the bond market despite a mix of economic data, including GDP for Q4, monthly PCE for February, and Jobless Claims showing a rise in initial claims but a significant drop in continued claims. Trading levels remained flat with no reaction to the data or war headlines.
Apr 8, 2026 4:30 PM
— Bond Markets
Bonds Lose Almost All The Overnight Gains
Bonds rallied sharply overnight, leading to 10-year Treasury yields dropping from 4.38% to 4.23% in less than 24 hours. However, there was a correction that brought yields back to around 4.30%. The rally was influenced by oil futures and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. withdrawal from the Middle East.
Apr 8, 2026 12:31 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Only Slightly Lower After Ceasefire News
Financial markets reacted positively to the 2-week ceasefire in the Iran war, causing an initial rally in the bond market. However, this improvement has been mostly wiped out during domestic hours. Mortgage rates are currently at the low end of April's range, with the top-tier 30yr fixed rate at 6.40%.
Apr 8, 2026 8:31 AM
— Housing Market
Property Mining, AI Processing Tools; STRATMOR on subservicing; LOs and Re-Engaging Clients; Cease Fire and Rates
The article discusses the sharp slowdown in U.S. population growth between July 2024 and July 2025, driven by a decrease in net international migration. It also highlights trends in different states and regions, such as the Midwest experiencing positive domestic migration and South Carolina being the fastest-growing state. Various products and services related to mortgage lending are advertised th... more
Apr 8, 2026 6:30 AM
— Bond Markets
Logical Rally After Ceasefire Agreement
Bonds are continuing to rally after overnight price movement, stocks are following suit, and oil prices have dropped significantly. There is no major economic data scheduled for the day, so the plan is to monitor the rally and adjust as needed.
Apr 7, 2026 2:30 PM
— Bond Markets
Wednesday Could Be Entirely Different
April 7th was a crucial day regarding the Iran war deadline. Pakistan offered a 2-week ceasefire in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, causing markets to react positively with stocks and bonds rallying while oil prices fell. The possibility of a larger than normal market move is expected the following day.
Apr 7, 2026 12:30 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Little-Changed But Volatility Could Return Quickly
Mortgage rate volatility in April has been significantly lower than in March. Rates have only varied by 0.04% in the first five days of April. Today, rates saw a small increase compared to yesterday, but overall have remained stable. The Iran war is the main factor influencing financial markets, including the bond market and interest rates, with potential for increased volatility depending on the ... more
Apr 7, 2026 6:30 AM
— Geopolitical Events Impacting Mortgage Rates
Waiting on Tonight's Ceasefire Headlines
Tonight is the deadline for Iran to respond to U.S. demands, with potential consequences including a threat to attack critical infrastructure if no response is given. Progress in peace talks is uncertain, with reports varying depending on the source. Market response will indicate whether there is a genuine de-escalation or not.
Apr 6, 2026 8:30 PM
— Housing Market
BBYS, HELOC Processing Products; In-Person Events Through Year End; Population Shifts Matter
Population migration trends, accelerated by the pandemic, have shifted growth towards Sun Belt states like Texas and Florida, while leaving places such as California flat. This is reshaping housing demand and mortgage market dynamics, leading to changes in prepayment behavior and issuance patterns in the mortgage market.
Apr 6, 2026 4:30 PM
— Bond Markets
Roughly Unchanged as Holiday Effect Persists
Despite lower volume and liquidity in the US due to international holidays, bonds have still managed to shrug off Friday's strong jobs report. The focus remains on the unemployment rate and war-related developments for their impact on economic data. ISM Services data and CPI for March will be released this week, with no significant changes in the status of the war over the weekend.
Apr 6, 2026 12:31 PM
— Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates Steady to Slightly Lower
Mortgage rates remained stable with minimal changes from the previous day. The bond market, which influences rate movement, was quiet due to overseas markets being closed for holidays. Financial markets are closely monitoring developments in the Iran war, particularly Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen The Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 6, 2026 12:30 PM
— Bond Markets
Holiday-Adjacent Waiting Game
On Monday, the U.S. bond market experienced low volume due to overseas holiday closures, resulting in limited impact from headlines and data. The market is waiting to see the outcome of Iran's response to Trump's deadline on reopening shipping channels.
Apr 3, 2026 12:36 PM
— Bond Markets
Nothing Else Happened After Initial Selling
The bond market closed early at noon on Good Friday unless it coincides with a jobs report. Trading was slow with moderate selling pressure, resulting in MBS being down and 10yr rates slightly up.
Apr 3, 2026 6:30 AM
— Bond Markets
Logically Weaker After Solid Jobs Report, But It's a Ghost Town
Today's jobs report showed an increase of 178k payrolls, which is a significant swing from the previous month. However, the market is cautious due to expected large swings caused by strikes and unusual weather. Unemployment rate saw a slight drop, but the focus has shifted towards it rather than new payrolls. 10-year yields rose by 3-4bps in response. It's important to note that the bond market is... more
Apr 2, 2026 12:31 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Are Actually Lower This Week
Media often relies on weekly mortgage rate surveys to report average mortgage rates, but these surveys have a reporting lag and represent an average of 5 business days. This can be misleading for consumers if current rates are higher than the weekly average. However, the most recent data shows that mortgage rates have moved lower since March 27th, with today's rates being the lowest since March 18... more
Apr 1, 2026 4:31 PM
— Bond Markets
Surprisingly Light Volatility
Bonds had a relatively flat day despite strong economic reports and war-related headlines. The weak response was likely due to the stronger-than-expected reports. The focus remains on Friday's upcoming jobs report.
Apr 1, 2026 12:35 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Steady to Slightly Lower
Despite the release of economic reports and war-related headlines, mortgage rates remained mostly unchanged. Bonds struggled to maintain their improvement due to stronger than expected economic data, suggesting higher rates. Oil prices and bond yields dropped slightly today, showing hope for a finite timeline for the war. The average mortgage lender was 0.02% lower on a top-tier 30yr fixed rate co... more
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