Market Perspective

Overview: Over the past week, mixed economic data caused some volatility for mortgage markets. The price movements were roughly...

Over the past week, investor expectations for future economic growth increased substantially, due to yet another stronger than expected ...

Ever notice how a simple favor can lead to even greater returns? That’s the law of reciprocity at work. It’s a social phenomenon where...

Over the past week, the major inflation reports received most of the attention from investors. Although some of the data was slightly strong

Stronger than expected economic data was negative for mortgage markets over the past week. In particular, the latest labor market report exc

Will small steps turn into big strides?

A wide range of news impacted mortgage markets over the past week, including comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, rising tensi

Following last Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, there has been little major economic news, and it was a quiet week for mortgage markets.

The year is winding down, and you may be seeing a seasonal drop-off in business. That makes it tempting to hibernate until the new year kick

Despite some major economic news, mortgage markets remained relatively quiet over the past week. Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting caused

Thanks to lower mortgage rates, home affordability has improved even as home prices have continued to rise modestly.

Two of the biggest monthly economic reports were released over the past week, but neither caused much reaction in mortgage rates. The latest

Overview: There were few significant surprises in the major economic reports released over the past week. In particular, the latest...

Overview: Over the past week, the focus was on the Federal Reserve, and all signs point to rate cuts later in the year. The economic...

The most significant economic report released over the past week was stronger than expected, which was negative for mortgage markets. On the