Mortgage Rates Drift Slightly Higher Again

After falling for 5 straight days leading into Tuesday, mortgage rates have now moved slightly higher on each of the past two days. As was the case with the improvement, the bounce back has been exceedingly modest in its pace. In fact, most borrowers will be seeing the same rates today vs last week

High Prices and Rates Keep Home Sales Near Cycle Lows

Two months ago, existing home sales hit a five-month low. Last month’s report showed a minor rebound. This month’s update, released July 23, shows a return to weakness. Sales declined 2.7% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.93 million. That leaves activity just above the recent low an

Mortgage Rates Inch Down to 2-Week Lows

Solid AM Gains Stick Around All Day Bonds improved in the morning following comments from Bessent that gave the markets more insight to his role in defusing last week's frenzy over the potential ouster. In short, he's the voice of reason and the bond market likes that. Additional gains came cou

Mortgage Rates Move Slightly Lower to Start New Week

Uneventful Resilience Monday's theme for the bond market was one of moderate resilience--at least for the longer-end of the yield curve.  Yields are lower across the board (less so for shorter-term notes like the 2yr) without any headline or data-based motivations. On days like this, motivation