Recap lots of U.S. data last 2 days. But rate markets only care about Europe.
Archive for the ‘Mortgage bonds’ Category
WeeklyBasis 1/29: Rate Bottom Is Here
If you’ve been waiting for a rate bottom, this could be your week.
Why MBS Doing Better Than Treasuries
Mostly because of supply (mortgage banker selling of $1-2b per day) and demand (Fed alone buying $1.2b per day).
WeeklyBasis 1/16: Will Record Rates Hold?
Jan 17-20 outlook for rates, stocks, housing.
How MBS Traders Think
This is all the MBS math that leads to the rates consumers see each day.
Originations: How Fed Meetings Work
Tonight’s must-read mortgage and housing links…
WeeklyBasis 1/7: Rates Won’t Get Lower
January 9-13 outlook for rates, stocks, economic data, Europe
Why Rates Didn’t Rise Despite Better Jobs Report
European contagion concerns still outweighing better U.S. economic data. Result: rates stay low as MBS remain safe haven.
Fourth Non-Fannie/Freddie MBS Deal Since 2007 Imminent
The market for jumbo mortgage bonds not backed by Fannie/Freddie still slim. But here’s a new sign of life.
How The Mortgage Business Works. Simple right?
Consumers only care about the rate quote. But here’s some of what’s going on behind the scenes.
