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MBS Day Ahead: It Was a Trap… Don’t Expect Stocks to Save Us

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Yesterday saw yields hold at just slightly lower highs on an intraday basis, thus offering a glimmer of hope for a bond bounce. We discussed the risk that this was a trap, and so far today, it looks like it was. 10yr yields are over 1.4% and UMBS 2.5 coupons are now the only game in town. Where is that giant squid guy from Star Wars when you need him? The bond market weakness is sharper and more relentless than many market watchers anticipated. One common topic of conversation among those hoping for a bounce is the interplay between stocks and bonds. Late 2018 is fresh in our minds with widespread belief that "high rates" precipitated a stock sell-off which, in turn, helped rates move lower. I won't say "that's not what happened," because that dynamic was in play…(read more)

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Texas storm deflates mortgage application numbers

Mortgage applications fell last week by more than 11%, with experts blaming the low numbers on the unprecedented winter storm that hit Texas.

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Can you use a 203k loan for an investment property?

You may be able to use a 203k loan for an investment property. But only in certain circumstances. Learn about 203k loan rules for investors here.

MBS Week Ahead: Battle to Find a Rate Ceiling Continues

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Bond yields have been surging higher in February with last week bringing the sharpest losses so far. The move has surprised more than a few market participants. To be sure, the pace of selling doesn't seem to fit with the economic reality at first glance. Moreover, the higher yields have gone, the more expectations have increased for a technical correction. In other words, we have to find a ceiling soon, even if it's only temporary. It looked like we found that ceiling in the middle of last week, but Friday saw yields break to new highs. Now as the new week begins, we have more new highs (overnight) and more new hope for a ceiling bounce as bonds are rallying early. On the data front, this week's headliners include Durable Goods, Core PCE, and the 5/7yr Treasury auctions. With the…(read more)

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7/1 ARM vs. 30-Year Fixed Mortgage: Pros and Cons

When shopping for a mortgage, it’s very important to pick a suitable loan product for your unique situation. Today, we’ll compare two popular loan programs, the “30-year fixed mortgage vs. the 7-year ARM.” We all know about the traditional 30-year fixed – it’s a home loan with a 30-year duration and an interest rate that [&hellip

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HUD issues relief on foreclosures for Texans after storm

HUD also said that it will extend mortgage insurance to homeowners whose properties have been destroyed.

Mortgage and refinance rates today, February 22, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates edged up again last Friday. That was disappointing after Thursday’s small fall. But hardly a surprise, given the sharp rises earlier in […]

MBS RECAP: Rates Are In Big Trouble, But Why?

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Huge Mortgage-Specific Weakness The rate reset continues. Just when you thought 10yr yields surely couldn't go any higher, they did. New intraday highs of 1.394% in 10yr yields, and closing near the 1.37% inflection point. MBS aren't happy about it. When rates spike this quickly, MBS typically have to undergo a fast and painful repositioning of relevant coupons. The current iteration has seen 2.5 UMBS take the place of 1.5 coupons in just a few short weeks. But even 2.5 coupons got killed today. Multiple lenders repriced for the worse–some of them more than once. Econ Data / Events Fed MBS Buying 10am, 1130am, 1pm Leading Economic Indicators 0.5 vs 0.5 f'cast Market Movement Recap 08:40 AM Heavy selling overnight in Asia. 10's hit highs of 1.394. Better buying in Europe despite…(read more)

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