If you’ve been waiting for a rate bottom, this could be your week.

Fasten seatbelts: U.S. rate volatility will spike this week.

Jan 17-20 outlook for rates, stocks, housing.

Here’s what the experts got wrong in 2011, and what they’re saying about 2012.

Dec 19-23 outlook for rates, stocks, housing & economic data.

Today’s links explaining why stocks up and bonds down. But not all bonds: mortgage bonds steady, keeping rates low.

Outlook for Nov 21-25 Concise guide to rates, econ data, stocks, loan limits, Europe.

Today’s links. Some halloween stuff in with the serious stuff. -Bonds Beat Stocks: 1981-2011 (TheBigPicture) -Great summary of underwater refi plan (FT Alphaville) -CHARTS on Case Shiller Home Price Numbers (Bespoke) -Intriguing Policy From Chicago Fed Pres (Bonddad) -11 Ways To Ghost-Proof Your House (InmanNews) -5 Most Profitable Horror Movies Ever Made (Minyanville)

Today’s Originations links on the fourth quarter stock outlook, loan limit battle in Washington, and fallout from EU’s big decision. -Loan Limit Battle Looms In GOP House (WSJ Developments) -LATEST: Will Loan Limits Increase Again? (TheBasisPoint) -Why Greek CDS Market Is OK (FelixSalmon) -Fatal Flaw In Europe’s Rescue Plan (TheAtlantic) -Stocks Could Rally a Bit [...]

Rates dropped .125% last week but are still up .25% from all-time record lows set the week of October 3. Next week is huge for U.S. economic data, corporate earnings, and Eurozone debt crisis updates. I’ll quickly recap last week, then preview what’s coming. Also please note: loan limits weren’t increased in Washington last week, [...]