Mortgage rates were nicely lower on Friday, though not quite as nicely as we would hope or expect. Why is that? Simply put, the bond market…
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Mortgage rates were somewhat distressed, to say the least, after yesterday’s various news stories pertaining to the US/China trade deal. For a variety of reasons, that’s…
Mortgage rates jumped quickly higher today following a series of headlines/tweets regarding the probability of a US/China trade deal ahead of Sunday’s tariff deadline. What does all…
Mortgage rates improved today following the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement and Fed Chair Powell’s press conference. The Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates (their policy rate applies…
Mortgage rates moved up modestly today as bond markets weakened in response to trade headlines. This week’s key consideration on the trade front is whether or…
Mortgage rates reacted somewhat harshly to an incredibly strong jobs report last Friday. At the time, I noted that such a jobs report would typically have…
Mortgage rates were pushed higher for the 3rd day in a row following an incredibly strong jobs report. For decades, if you were to ask anyone…
Mortgage rates have seen a fair amount of volatility so far this week, dropping quickly on Tuesday and moving in the opposite direction since then. Between…
Mortgage rates dropped sharply yesterday after having risen to the highest levels in 2 weeks the day before. Yesterday’s culprit was trade war related, but today had…
Mortgage rates were up to the highest levels in 2 weeks yesterday, but that was then and this is now. In the wee hours of the morning,…