Posted To: MND NewsWire Prepayments, apparently spurred by the recent retreat in interest rates, soared in May. Black Knight Financial Services, in its “first look” at the month’s mortgage performance…
Posted To: MND NewsWire April data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) indicates that, once again, there was no moderation in the pace of home price increases . FHFA’s…
Posted To: Mortgage Rate Watch Mortgage rates have been so little-changed in recent days that yesterday’s coverage wouldn’t need to be changed in order to apply perfectly today. Indeed, the…
Posted To: MBS Commentary We've been watching the intraday trading ranges in bond markets to keep an eye on just how flat things have been in the wake of last…
Posted To: MBS Commentary Whereas the previous week was generally devoid of significant economic data or market moving events, the current week is more of a contender. On the data…
Posted To: MND NewsWire As home buying affordability has declined, it has indirectly moved lenders’ apparent willingness to loosen credit standards in the opposite direction. Fannie Mae says its second…
Posted To: MND NewsWire Is there relief in sight for those oft cited, much maligned tight housing inventories? The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) sees a glimmer of hope in…
Posted To: Mortgage Rate Watch Mortgage rates were steady to slightly lower today, depending on the lender. Underlying financial markets continue moving in a narrow range–something that’s not uncommon for…
Posted To: MBS Commentary Despite a super narrow range throughout the day, last Friday saw 10yr yields close at the 2nd best levels of the year. With that in mind,…
