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| Calmly Holding in Super Strong Territory | ||
| 2/24/2026 3:15 PM | ||
| Calmly Holding in Super Strong Territory MBS may not be quite as high as they were yesterday, but in the bigger picture, today"s levels are right in line with the best we"ve seen in more than 3 years. More importantly, mortgage rates are verifiably at the best levels in more than 3 years. There was no major...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Match Multi-Year Low For 2nd Straight Day | ||
| 2/24/2026 2:53 PM | ||
| The average top-tier mortgage rates made it back to 5.99% yesterday for the first time since January 9th and only the second time in more than 3 years. With rates holding perfectly steady today, this is the 3rd day that matches that multi-year low. In one important way, the past 2 days represent a bigger victory for rates. Back on January 9th, the...Read More | ||
| Non-QM Pricing, Documentation, eSignature, AI Tools; Thoughts on New Starting Points for Borrowers | ||
| 2/24/2026 10:17 AM | ||
| At the Optimal Blue Summit going on now, sessions range from AI to loan officer tools to market strategy, product unveilings built to transform pricing, trading, and profitability. Will AI help? A study published this month by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that among 6,000 CEOs, chief financial officers, and other executives from f...Read More | ||
| Slower Start, More Sideways. Stock Lever in Play | ||
| 2/24/2026 8:31 AM | ||
| Volume and volatility is lower this morning compared to yesterday, but the same theme of risk aversion looks to be in play, probably. Why "probably?" Because the theme in question (risk aversion, or what we sometimes refer to as the "stock lever") oftentimes makes it hard to distinguish between correlation and causality. All we know so far to...Read More | ||
| General Risk Aversion Trade Helping Bonds | ||
| 2/23/2026 2:09 PM | ||
| General Risk Aversion Trade Helping Bonds Bonds began the day in just barely stronger territory but continued to improve throughout. The first rally followed the 8:20am CME open--a common time of day to see a bit of extra momentum and volume. The next leg of the rally played out in the 10am hour which is wh...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Dip Back Into The 5"s | ||
| 2/23/2026 10:53 AM | ||
| This coverage is coming out earlier than normal due to a more interesting headline than normal. The average top-tier 30yr fixed rate fell back to 5.99% today, matching the levels seen only briefly back on January 9th, 2026 when the Fannie/Freddie bond buying plans were announced. Much like the last time, there"s always a risk that something happen...Read More | ||
| DSCR, BI, Retention, Processing Tools; Correspondent and Wholesaler News; UAD 3.6 Interview | ||
| 2/23/2026 10:48 AM | ||
| Products, Services, and Software for Brokers and Lenders When every basis point counts and staffing doesn’t magically scale with volume, servicers need automation that works as hard as they do. That’s exactly how Dark Matter Technologies delivers Elevate, a loan servicing solution designed for real-world operators who need more than a system that...Read More | ||
| Stronger Start. Quiet Calendar | ||
| 2/23/2026 9:51 AM | ||
| Bonds are starting the new week in slightly stronger territory, but still well inside the prevailing trading range. There were no standout market movers over the weekend although tariff and trade-related uncertainty may be generally weighing on investor sentiment to some small extent. The econ calendar is very quiet throughout the week with Friday"...Read More | ||
| Tariff Ruling Tried (And Failed) to Steal The Show | ||
| 2/20/2026 3:44 PM | ||
| Tariff Ruling Tried (And Failed) to Steal The Show If you were told ahead of time that Friday morning would bring news that the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs, you wouldn"t be crazy to think it would be the week"s biggest news and a big potential source of volatility for bonds. But reality wasn...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates End Week at Lows | ||
| 2/20/2026 2:18 PM | ||
| Bonds dictate mortgage rates and bonds experienced a bit of volatility this morning in response to the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. The initial impact was negative for rates with Treasury yields moving higher and the prices for mortgage-backed securities moving lower. But the reaction was well-contained and bonds ended up erasing most of it by ...Read More | ||
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| Mortgage rates hit lowest level in nearly 4 years, but homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines | ||
| 2/25/2026 9:14 AM | ||
| Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level since 2022 last week, but demand from homebuyers declined as well, as they continue to struggle with affordability...Read More | ||
| 5 takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address | ||
| 2/25/2026 9:07 AM | ||
| Democrats are nipping at the heels of the incumbent Republicans for control of Congress in the 2026 midterms....Read More | ||
| Democrats counter Trump's proposal to limit institutional housing investors | ||
| 2/24/2026 6:15 AM | ||
| A new bill from Sen. Elizabeth Warren targets investors who own 50-plus single-family homes, and breaks with a White House proposal....Read More | ||
| Mortgage rates just dropped below 6%, matching lowest level since 2022 | ||
| 2/23/2026 1:29 PM | ||
| Mortgage rates dropped below 6%, matching their lowest levels since 2022, as economic concerns over tariffs and a recent GDP report cause bond yields to drop....Read More | ||
| Homebuyers are paying more for mortgage credit checks. Here’s why | ||
| 2/22/2026 8:30 AM | ||
| Despite being a small part of closing costs, credit report fees have become a flashpoint in the mortgage industry...Read More | ||
| Personal loans surge amid affordability struggles: It's 'the middle-class refinancing option,' expert says | ||
| 2/20/2026 7:30 AM | ||
| Some borrowers are turning to personal loans to refinance credit card debt. Those loans are expected increase nearly 6% this year, TransUnion forecast...Read More | ||
| From 'vanlords' to safe parking sites: How RVs became Silicon Valley's housing safety net | ||
| 2/20/2026 11:23 AM | ||
| Across California, the number of people living in vehicles has surged in recent years due to soaring rents...Read More | ||
| Mortgage rates sink to the lowest level in a month, sparking more refinance demand | ||
| 2/18/2026 7:06 AM | ||
| Mortgage rates dropped again last week, sparking a small jump in refinancing, but potential buyers were not impressed....Read More | ||
| Home sellers start getting lower prices at 70, research shows — and the gap widens with age | ||
| 2/14/2026 8:30 AM | ||
| Two factors contribute to older homeowners receiving less money at sale, according to new research: lack of upkeep and selling privately...Read More | ||
| Realtors report a 'new housing crisis' as January home sales tank more than 8% | ||
| 2/12/2026 9:37 AM | ||
| Home sales in January fell more than expected as mortgage rates didn"t move much and consumer confidence dropped....Read More | ||
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