Refi Apps Still Near Best Levels Since October, Despite Larger Decline This Week

Per the latest release from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), both refinance and purchase indices decreased this week. In terms ...
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Why Aren’t Bonds Happier About CPI?

Today’s CPI came in lower than expected. That would normally help bonds rally, but they didn’t seem too eager to ...
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Daily Newsletter: Wednesday March 5, 2025

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New Rate President; Production, DPA, HELOC, Workflow Tools; Climate, Disaster, and Natural Hazard Updates

New Rate President; Production, DPA, HELOC, Workflow Tools; Climate, Disaster, and Natural Hazard Updates Today involves a flight ...
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Mortgage Rates Move Slightly Higher

It’s been a great couple of weeks for mortgage rates, largely mirroring the terrible couple of weeks for the stock ...
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Stronger Data and Tariff Delay Causing Weakness

There are a few moving pieces to the bond market narrative on Thursday.  The general backdrop consists of yield curve ...
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Pending Home Sales Hit Lowest Level Since Records Began in 2001

The National Association of Realtors released its Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) today, which measures home purchase contracts that have ...
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Daily Newsletter: Thursday March 6, 2025

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Loan Trading, Appraisal, Production, MSR Portfolio Tools; HUD to End AFFH Rule, 70k VA Job Cuts?

Loan Trading, Appraisal, Production, MSR Portfolio Tools; HUD to End AFFH Rule, 70k VA Job Cuts? “I recently ...
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Mortgage Rates Higher For 3rd Straight Day

You may see conflicting news about mortgage rates today, depending on where you look. Weekly surveys, such as Freddie Mac’s, ...
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