Fed Pauses Rate Hikes: Volatility in Mortgage Markets
As the Fed paused rate hikes, mortgage markets experienced a volatile week, concluding the with a slight increase.
May 2023 MBS Volatility and Its Impact on Markets
May 2023 MBS brought significant volatility to the mortgage markets, driven by a range of major economic news and events.
Refinance Applications Soar 10 Percent Since Last Week
After a muddling 2022, refinance applications soared 10% week-over-week. This showed signs of life in the mortgage industry.
Another Fed Rate Hike Now Leads to Volatile MBS Markets
Alongside a wide range of major economic news, another Fed rate hike created a volatile week for mortgage markets.
April 2023 MBS: Examining Latest Economic Insights and Analysis
The April 2023 MBS volatility presented a mixed bag of economic indicators and data in the banking crisis aftermath.
Mortgage-Backed Securities Drop in Addition to Latest March Consumer Spending
This week, mortgage-backed securities dropped as consumer spending data fell short. Meanwhile, the inflation data matched expectations.
March 2023 Mortgage Rates Hit by the Volatile Banking Sector
Taking a look back at March 2023 mortgage rates, the big news of the month stemmed from the volatile banking sector.
February 2023 Mortgage Rates Now Reach November Highs
February 2023 mortgage rates faced high levels of volatility, later reaching November 2022 highs after strong Employment data came out.
January 2023 Consumer Spending Quickly Surges at Bars and Restaurants
This week’s major economic data revolved heavily around the January 2023 consumer spending report, which came in much stronger than expected.
January 2023 Mortgage Rates See Merit of the Fed Strategy
After 2022 demonstrated recent record highs, the new year kicked off with lower January 2023 mortgage rates.