Mortgage rates were generally unchanged today despite slight improvements in underlying bond markets. As of last Friday, the average lender was quoting rates at or near the highest levels in more than 2 months, meaning today earns the same dubious distinction. The saving grace is that in relative terms, the past 2-3 months have been historically less volatile than normal, and conventional 30yr fixed rates at 4% (or just under) are still widely available for top tier scenarios. Today was light in terms of economic data and political events to inspire movement in rates, but that could change at any moment . President Trump told reporters that he is "very very close" to selecting the next Chair of the Federal Reserve (Yellen does not seem to be in the running based on his choice of words). Markets

October 23, 2017 Download our Mobile App: Download our Mobile App: 30 Yr. Fixed 6.29% +0.01%   6.11% 7.26% 15 Yr. Fixed 5.69% +0.04%   5.54% 6.59% 30 Yr. Jumbo 6.25% +0.00%   6.25% 7.45% Compare Mortgage Rates from Local Lenders for Oct 23, 2017 Mortgage Rates Holding Recent Highs to Begin Week Mon, Oct 23, 2017 3:50PM Mortgage rates were generally unchanged today despite slight improvements in underlying bond markets. As of last Friday, the average lender was quoting rates at or near the highest levels in more than 2 months, meaning today earns the same dubious distinction. The saving grace is that in relative terms, the past 2-3 months have been historically less volatile than normal, and conventional 30yr fixed rates at 4% (or just under) are still widely available for top tier scenarios. Today was light in terms of economic data and political events to inspire movement in rates, but that could change at ... (read more) Mortgage Rates Rocked (Relatively) By Tax Plan Optimism Fri, Oct 20, 2017 6:26PM Mortgage rates moved higher today as financial markets grew more optimistic about the potential for tax reform. Late last night, the Senate passed a resolution that included language designed to make tax reform legislation easier to pass. In a nutshell, it means the Senate only needs 51 votes as opposed to 60 when it comes time to consider a tax bill. Stocks like tax reform. They moved quickly higher in futures trading. Bonds (which dictate rates) aren't too thrilled with the idea for several reasons. They moved quickly lower in price, which equates to upward movement in terms of rates. Despit... (read more) Mortgage News Daily Rate Change Points 30 Yr. Fixed 6.29% +0.01 0.00 15 Yr. Fixed 5.69% +0.04 0.00 30 Yr. FHA 5.98% +0.04 0.00 30 Yr. Jumbo 6.25% 0.00 0.00 7/6 SOFR ARM 5.68% +0.06 0.00 30 Yr. VA 6.00% +0.05 0.00 Updates Daily - Last Update: 9/9 Freddie Mac Rate Change Points 30 Yr. Fixed 6.50% -0.06 0.00 15 Yr. Fixed 5.60% -0.09 0.00 Updates Weekly - Last Update: 9/4 Mortgage Bankers Assoc. 30 Yr. Fixed 6.64% -0.05 0.59 15 Yr. Fixed 5.84% -0.19 0.84 30 Yr. Jumbo 6.58% -0.09 0.39 Updates Weekly - Last Update: 9/3 UMBS 30YR 5.5 101.10 +0.03   97.47 101.61 UMBS 30YR 6.0 102.40 +0.03   99.66 102.50 10 YR Treasury 4.081 -0.002   3.621 4.780 MBS Live Day Ahead: Bonds Try to Defend Ceilings Amid Limited Data Mon, Oct 23, 2017 8:56AM While there are certainly some weeks with far fewer economic reports on tap, the week ahead is still on the light side when it comes to the data that has been moving markets of late.  A few of the reports (like GDP and Durable Goods, for insta... (read more) MBS Live Recap: "Totally Expected" Budget Bill Shocks Markets Fri, Oct 20, 2017 6:53PM There's a good video in the news stream with Austan Goolsbee going on a bit of rant about how the Senate's procedural vote on a budget resolution late last night was totally expected.  Someone should have told financial markets ahead of time.  Traders speak with dollars and their words were clear in response to the budget bill.  Either it re... (read more) MBS Price Change UMBS 5.0 99.48 +0.04 UMBS 5.5 101.09 +0.02 UMBS 6.0 102.40 +0.02 GNMA 5.0 99.77 +0.04 GNMA 5.5 101.04 0.00 GNMA 6.0 102.04 +0.06 Pricing as of: 9/10 6:08AM EST US Treasury Yield Change 2 YR Treasury 3.544 -0.024 5 YR Treasury 3.607 -0.020 7 YR Treasury 3.809 -0.023 10 YR Treasury 4.086 +0.002 30 YR Treasury 4.740 +0.005 Pricing as of: 9/10 6:08AM EST Other News Consumers: On-Line Mortgage Info Convenient, not Trustworthy Fri, Oct 20, 2017 12:49PM While it sometimes seems as though Americans live online, there is still apparently one area where they still value human contact. A recent survey conducted by Fannie Mae found borrowers continue to put a lot of trust in their real estate agent and their mortgage lender. The survey, conducted with borrowers who had purchase mortgages originated in 2016 in th... (read more) New Vendor Products for Lenders; FEMA updates on Wildfires Mon, Oct 23, 2017 9:26AM The undisputed hit of the conference so far in Denver? The MBA’s mPower event on Saturday. Yes, it eliminated "a Saturday off" for over 300 women, but the "MBA Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach" has been heralded as a success. No "Think about smiling when you talk" advice was given. Led by Marcia Davies and her crew, it was filled... (read more) Latest Video Closing Bell Exchange: Big week of earnings Santelli Exchange: Currencies near key technical levels ahead of ECB meetin... Santelli Exchange: Currencies near key technical levels ahead of ECB meetin... Around the Web Market Watch President says he's very, very close' to naming pick for Fed chief Calculated Risk Blog Apartment Market Tightness Index remained negative for Eighth Consecutive Quarter consumerfinancemonitor.com Treasury Department Report Eviscerates CFPB Arbitration Rule Market Watch The Fed: Can a Powell-Taylor ticket at top of the Fed really work? 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