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Knock Knock Knockin' on 10yr Floor
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:16:09 GMT
Knock Knock Knockin' on 10yr Floor Sometimes, it's a shame that the 7yr Treasury isn't the most popular bond market benchmark. If it were, today's headline could reference "knockin' on 7's floor." Whether it's th..[read more]
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Best Week For Mortgage Rates in Years
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:42:00 GMT
Given that we have the somewhat unpopular job of reporting that today's average top-tier 30yr fixed mortgage rate is 6.00 again, rather than the 5.99 seen earlier this week, we can at least find one glowingly positive development as a silver lining. ..[read more]
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MBS Optimization, Non-Del Non-QM, Fraud, Realtor Tools; STRATMOR on Momentum; Jamie Dimon, AI, and Markets
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:46:53 GMT
The latest example is ICE Mortgage Technology launching its new Homeowner Portal, powered by LERETA's tax tracking data, "giving homeowners real-time visibility into their property tax and insurance payment information. The integration enhances trans..[read more]
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Back to The Stronger End of The Range
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:37:29 GMT
This is the problem with narrow trading ranges. Yesterday, yields were safely inside a narrow range near long-term lows. Today, they're challenging the lowest levels since November. Any time we're at the best levels in months, it's normal to want to ..[read more]
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In-Range PM Weakness
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:45:28 GMT
In-Range PM Weakness Viewed under a microscope, it may have seemed like today was a relatively volatile session for the bond market. Weaker opening levels in Treasuries gave way to a mid-day rally that near..[read more]
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Mortgage Rates Mostly Holding Long-Term Lows
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:37:00 GMT
It may not be as glamorous as being able to say mortgage rates are "in the 5s," but at 6.00%, today's MND rate index is a mere 0.01% higher than yesterday's multi-year low. For all practical purposes, this means the average borrower will see al..[read more]
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Non-QM, QC, Cash Flow Worksheet, Virtual Economist, Home Equity Closing Products; FHA/VA News
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:22 GMT
It is no secret that Congress and regulators have trouble keeping up with technology. But is an AI "conversation' with a borrower any different than a questionnaire given to that same borrower? Will the line be drawn at RESPA items? Can regulators au..[read more]
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Re-Settling Into Same Narrow Range Amid Lack of Data
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:42:35 GMT
Some days, there's a lot to say about what's going on in the bond market. Other days are like today. Analysts have to lean on themes like trading ranges, technicals, and the asset allocation trade (buy stocks / sell bonds, and vice versa). Incidental..[read more]
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Calmly Holding in Super Strong Territory
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:15:50 GMT
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 import..[read more]
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Mortgage Rates Match Multi-Year Low For 2nd Straight Day
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:53:00 GMT
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. ..[read more]
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