Americans are Viewing Veterans All Wrong
What assumptions do you make when you encounter a homeless person? According to a recent survey, when shown a photo of a man that appears...
MBS Day Ahead: Super Action-Packed Morning For Data, and Events
(NOTE: BLS and NFP are used somewhat interchangeably below, but the numbers in the charts are actually BLS's PRIVATE payrolls as NFP...
Refinancing Surge Cools as Rates Rise
The resurgence enjoyed by refinancing over the last few weeks subsided a bit in the face of rising interest rates during the week ended...
MBS Day Ahead: Calmest Day of the Week for Econ Data; Could Elections Matter?
I haven't mentioned mid-term elections until today, which is a pretty fair deal considering their potential market impact. It may even...
Mortgage Rates Approaching 1 Month Highs
Mortgage rates continued higher today, edging up to their worst levels in nearly a month. The most prevalently-quoted conforming 30yr...
Mortgage Rates Sideways to Slightly Higher
Mortgage rates continue to bide their time, holding just under 4 percent on average. Some borrowers might see their quote move up .125%...
MBS RECAP: Bond Markets Holding up Well Against Stock Market Strength; MBS Better Still
It turned out to be an exceedingly uncomplicated day for Treasuries by the time US trading hours rolled around. Before that, yields...
Quarterly Foreclosure Rate Rises for 1st Time in 3 Years
One has to hope that foreclosure data reported on Thursday by RealtyTrac is a sign that states are wrapping up the foreclosure crisis...
Mortgage Rates Mixed to End Wild Week
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MBS MID-DAY: MBS Slightly Weaker, Treasuries Slightly Stronger
The only economic data reported this morning was Import/Export Prices, which gives investors a gauge on inflation. Import prices pos ted...
