

MBS RECAP: Treasuries Relieved After Auction; Bonds Benefit From European close
German Bunds dropped to yet another new all-time lowtoday, hitting 0.193 at one point. The Euro plummeted and stocks sold modestly. All...


MBS Week Ahead: Not Much Data For Traders to Hide Behind
Over the years, I've frequently gone back to the "limited data" theme on certain weeks where there is--well... limited data. The reason...


Deferred Debt Payment Calculation; Collateral Underwriter; Oil Impacting Commercial Real Estate
Occasionally I am asked about how the agencies handle certain types of debt. As a reminder, Fannie Mae requires that all deferred...


Basel III Update; Training and Events; M&A Continues; Lending Standards and Credit Risk in 2015
At this time of year mortgage bankers everywhere are asking the same critical question: "Is it acceptable to make an entire lunch out of...


Mortgage Credit Availability Boosted by Jumbos and 97LTV
Even though implementation of the Freddie Mac portion of the new 97 percent conventional loan program is still weeks away the program...


Advice is nice!
Hi, guys! I'm new to myFICO and the forum. I'm thrilled to be working on my credit, finally, after a few mishaps when I was...


My Fico story and road to a house.
First of all i wanted to thank everyone on this site for all the information. 2 months ago I was down and sad that i couldn't qualify for...


MBS RECAP: Bonds Opt to Hold Ground After Morning Data Volatilit
Yesterday afternoon's latest levels in 10yr yields were right around 2.13. This morning's pre-data highs (just before 7am) were also...


Mortgage Rates Pause Ahead of Big Events
Mortgage rates paused today after moving swiftly higher over the past two days. Markets reacted to two important pieces of data this...


Private MI Updates; Trends in Fast Growing Rental Markets and Gentrification
ational MI recently added a Homebuyer Education course to its offerings. This online course will help first-time homebuyers navigate the...

























