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Uneventful Monday; MBS Underperform
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:07:08 GMT
Uneventful Monday; MBS Underperform In the bigger picture, bonds were flat on Monday without any major volatility in either direction. But if we break out the microscope, we find longer-term Treasuries rallying m..[read more]
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Mortgage Rates Hold Steady to Begin New Week
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:33:00 GMT
The bond market (which dictates rates) was roughly unchanged over the weekend. As such, it's no surprise to see mortgage rates right in line with Friday's latest levels. For the average lender, this means conventional 30yr fixed rates are at the uppe..[read more]
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AI Outreach, Loan Loss, Credit, Reverse Tools; STRATMOR on LO Gratitude; Portable Mortgages?
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:47:35 GMT
Today's trivia: Missouri and Tennessee are tied for bordering the most states: eight. This week I head to Missouri, the jumping off point for thousands of wagon trains heading west in the mid-1800s. Back then, land grants were relatively common but h..[read more]
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How Much Will This Week's Delayed Jobs Report Matter?
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:30:15 GMT
The jobs report (for September) will be released on Thursday. It is the first major econ data to re-appear after the shutdown. Notably, that's because it was ready to publish at the time of the shutdown (so don't expect a flood of other announce..[read more]
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Gains Completely Erased; Stocks Looking More Culpable
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:58:44 GMT
Gains Completely Erased; Stocks Looking More Culpable Viewed in a vacuum, this mornings 7-8am rally remains enigmatic. There was some small case to be made that stock losses played a role, but the bond buying def..[read more]
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Rates Rise on Friday, Now Near 2-Month Highs
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:10:00 GMT
Mortgage rates were only modestly higher on Friday, but because of the narrow prevailing range and previous increases this week, that brings us right in line with 2-month highs. Bonds (which dictate rates) began the day with promise. There was heavy..[read more]
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Purchase Demand Near Best Levels Since January 2023
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:59:00 GMT
Mortgage applications posted a modest increase last week, even as rates ticked slightly higher. According to MBA's Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending November 7, total volume rose 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis and dipped 1% unadjust..[read more]
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HELOC, Meeting Software, MSR Valuation Tools; M&A for Servicing; Extension Cost Primer; Freddie and Fannie Price Fixing?
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:47:34 GMT
I always wonder, when I see two gas stations near each other in a small town, if the owners agree on pricing and share information. But when you're dealing with trillions of dollars of mortgages and millions of borrowers, well, that's a different sca..[read more]
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Stronger Start After 7am Magical Mystery Move
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:24:30 GMT
Bonds were sideways to slightly weaker in the overnight session. 4am to 7am was exceptionally flat and narrow. This is notable because stocks had done more than half of their overnight selling by 7am, and stocks are one of the only scapegoats. ..[read more]
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Moderately Weaker With Only The Reopening to Blame
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:02:03 GMT
Moderately Weaker With Only The Reopening to Blame The government reopened on Thursday. Both stocks and bonds sold off moderately in response. The bond market weakness is in line with our expectations for a..[read more]
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