Mortgage Rates Didn’t Fall as Much as The Market Suggested 04/17/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Mortgage Rates Didn’t Fall as Much as The Market Suggested The good news: mortgage rates ended the week at the lowest levels in more than a month. The puzzling news: mortgage rates fell only modestly on Friday even though the bond market said they could have fallen more. Mortgage lenders consider […]
War Weighing on Rates, But Volatility Continues to Ebb 04/10/2026
Weekly Update: War Weighing on Rates, But Volatility Continues to Ebb Whereas the entire month of March was “up, up, and away” for interest rates, April has been far calmer by comparison. The average lender ended the week in slightly lower territory, and there was less volatility to boot. Refreshingly, the lower volatility means that […]
Much Calmer Week (Relatively) With Much Lower Rates 04/03/2026
Weekly Update: Much Calmer Week (Relatively) With Much Lower Rates First things first, due to the market’s reaction to the Iran war, mortgage rates remain much higher than they were at the end of February. That said, they definitely did not move higher this week, and many borrowers are hoping to see Lower Rates soon. […]
Raleigh Mortgage Rates Climb, Rising Inflation War Impact 03/27/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Raleigh Mortgage Rates Climb, Rising Inflation War Impact Mortgage markets remained heavily influenced by global events this week, with inflation expectations tied to energy prices continuing to drive bond trading and mortgage rate movement. While economic data played a role, geopolitical risk and its impact on inflation remained the dominant force […]
Raleigh Home Loan Rates React to Inflation, Housing Data, and Fed Outlook 03/13/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Raleigh Home Loan Rates React to Inflation, Housing Data, and Fed Outlook Mortgage markets navigated another eventful week as investors digested a wide range of economic reports focused on inflation, housing activity, labor markets, and overall economic growth. The data delivered a mix of signals. Inflation metrics held steady, housing construction […]
Raleigh Mortgage Rates React to Weak Jobs Report and Inflation Signals 03/06/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Raleigh Mortgage Rates React to Weak Jobs Report and Inflation Signals Mortgage markets experienced a volatile week as investors reacted to strong service sector data early in the week and a surprisingly weak labor market report on Friday. Bond yields moved higher through midweek before reversing sharply after the jobs report […]
PPI Inflation Heats Up as Mortgage Rates Hold Near Multi-Year Lows 02/27/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: PPI Inflation Heats Up as Mortgage Rates Hold Near Multi-Year Lows Mortgage rates ended the week at levels near the lowest seen since mid-2022, but the market dynamic remains unusual. Bond investors pushed yields lower even as key inflation and economic reports pointed to sustained underlying strength. Mortgage-backed securities traded well, […]
Core PCE & Inflation Drive Mortgage Rates 02/20/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Core PCE & Inflation Drive Mortgage Rates Mortgage-backed securities faced renewed pressure this week as hotter inflation data and stronger regional manufacturing readings pushed Treasury yields higher. After holding near multi-year lows last week, mortgage rates drifted modestly higher as investors reassessed inflation risks and economic momentum. The week was shortened […]
Rates Improve as Inflation Eases and Bond Markets Rally 02/13/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Rates Improve as Inflation Eases and Bond Markets Rally Mortgage-backed securities rallied this week even as headline economic data suggested rates should have moved higher. The bond market absorbed stronger job creation and steady inflation, yet yields fell, and mortgage pricing improved. By week’s end, mortgage rates hovered near some of […]
Jobs, Inflation and Fed Signals Move Home Loan Rates 02/06/2026
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Jobs, Inflation, and Fed Signals Move Home Loan Rates Mortgage-backed securities traded in a volatile yet controlled range this week as investors weighed improving economic activity against emerging signs of labor-market softening and easing inflation expectations. The result was a mixed environment for U.S. mortgage pricing, inwhich rates fluctuated but ultimately […]
