Cooling Inflation, Volatile Sentiment, and a Surprise Credit Downgrade Cap Off a Mixed Week 05/16/2025
Mortgage Bond Market Weekly Review – May 16, 2025 This week’s mortgage market activity offered a blend of optimism and late-week uncertainty, with key economic indicators, global headlines, and unexpected credit news influencing rates. For much of the week, bond markets were relatively steady, supported by cooling inflation data and continued strength in the labor […]
Mortgage Rates Edge Higher Amid Market Volatility 05/09/2025
Mortgage Bond Market Weekly Review – May 9, 2025 As we wrap up the week, the mortgage bond market has been influenced by a confluence of economic indicators, central bank decisions, and geopolitical developments. Here’s a breakdown of the key factors affecting mortgage rates, why rates edged higher, and what they mean for homeowners and […]
Mortgage Rates Edge Up Following Stronger Economic Data 05/02/2025
Mortgage Rates Edge Up Following Stronger Economic Data – 05/02/2025 Mortgage rates moved modestly higher this week as fresh economic data surprised markets with stronger-than-expected results. While not overwhelmingly positive, the reports were more resilient than anticipated—pushing rates upward in response. Interest rates are closely tied to the bond market, and bond investors carefully watch […]
A Calmer Week Brings Lower Rates and Renewed Optimism 04/25/2025
A Calmer Week Brings Lower Rates and Renewed Optimism: Raleigh Market Update – 04/17/2025 A Calmer Week Brings Lower Rates and Renewed Optimism After weeks of market turbulence, the mortgage landscape experienced a welcome period of stability. This shift is encouraging for homebuyers and homeowners considering refinancing, as mortgage rates have reached their lowest levels […]
Mortgage Rates Ease After Spike: What Raleigh Buyers Should Know 04/17/2025
Mortgage Rates Ease After Last Week’s Spike: Raleigh Market Update – 04/17/2025 After a dramatic increase earlier this month, mortgage rates have finally pulled back, giving some relief to Raleigh homebuyers. Although weekly survey data shows higher averages, real-time rates are now trending lower. Here’s what you need to know about where rates stand and […]
No Fed Rate Cut This Week — So Why Are Mortgage Rates Falling? 03/21/2025
Mortgage rates steadily improved throughout the week, with the biggest decline occurring after Wednesday’s Federal Reserve announcement. The interesting part? The Fed didn’t cut rates—nor was anyone realistically expecting them to at this meeting. So, what led to the decline in mortgage rates? Understanding the Rates in Question To break it down, the Federal Reserve […]
Inflation Signaled Higher Rates—But the Market Had Other Plans 03/28/2025
Heading into this past week, financial analysts braced for Friday’s PCE inflation report, anticipating that it could be the most influential economic data point for interest rates in recent weeks. The logic was simple: if inflation came in higher than expected, interest rates would likely rise in response. However, when the report was released with […]
Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Levels Since October as Global Trade Tensions Rock Markets 04/04/2025
This past week brought big changes for mortgage rates — and if you’re someone keeping an eye on interest rates, it was a week worth watching. Rates dropped to their lowest levels since October 2024, driven by a wave of uncertainty in global markets triggered by new trade tensions. While a few key economic reports […]
Mortgage Rates Surge Amid Market Volatility: What Homebuyers Need to Know 04/11/2025
Mortgage Rates Surge Amid Market Volatility This past week marked a significant shift in the mortgage and bond markets, with mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and U.S. Treasury yields experiencing notable volatility. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed from 4.01% on April 4 to 4.48% by April 11, representing the largest weekly increase since 2001 . Understanding the Factors Behind […]
