

MBS MID-DAY: Big Improvements for Bonds After NFP; Early Close
NOTE: This is the mid-day and the 'recap' as bond markets are not only closing early (noon ET), but were effectively closed after the...


Mortgage Rates Officially Hit 2-Month Lows After Jobs Data
Mortgage rates scored a major victory today at the expense of the labor market. Recent examples of the Employment Situation Report (the...


My advice to Veteran job seekers
You may have received an email from VA last week announcing its new “standardized forms” claims process. I know I did—I deleted it...


VA update on data and wait times
VA is committed to providing high quality, proactive, personalized, patient-driven care to Veterans and strives to improve our services. ...


Improving Care for Veterans with On-the-Go Technology
Whether you are a Veteran or a health care provider, chances are you use technology daily as a tool to obtain information, access...


MBS Day Ahead: Rates Once Again Knock on Golden Era Door
There's another day to go before NFP, but today is no slouch. Not only are trading levels currently evaluating a bounce at a long term...


Lender Updates; Mortgage Bank Profits; Apps Confirming Homebuying Season?
The MBA tells us that independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks "average production volume totaled $417...


MBA Notes "Broad Increase" in Applications
The volume of mortgage applications increased for both refinancing and purchasing during the week ended March 27. It was the second...


MBS Day Ahead: As April Begins, Where do We Stand?
As the new quarter begins, let's pause to consider where we should be looking for bond market motivation. What has been motivating rate...


Mortgage Rates Hold Ground As Markets Take a Breather
Mortgage rates had one of their least exciting days of the week today, moving just modestly lower from yesterday's latest levels. The...

























