Single-family construction is getting worse due to rates
Thanks to Fed policy, data on single-family construction is not improving; in fact, it is getting worse.
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The battle over rates: Trump vs. Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami has been tracking the battle over rates between Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell since the election.
Have slightly lower mortgage rates stabilized the housing market?
With all the Fed drama last week, the 10-year yield declined and mortgage rates fell to 6.72%. This small move helped stabilize the market.
Stable mortgage rate environment reshapes how LOs engage with borrowers
In a rare period of rate stability, lenders say that borrower mindsets — not numbers — may unlock market momentum.
The mortgage market hopes for rate cuts amid war moves
Amid rising tensions with Iran and a potential Fed rate cut on the horizon, experts share how these events could shape the mortgage market
How will mortgage rates react to US bombing of Iran?
Events in the Middle East tend to favor the bond market and the U.S. dollar, resulting in lower mortgage rates, but this year is different.
FHFA Director Bill Pulte calls on Fed Chair Powell to resign
FHFA Director Bill Pulte called for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to resign today, shortly after President Trump demanded Powell lower rates.
Trump wants Powell to lower rates. Here’s how to do that
Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami thinks there’s a better way for Trump to try to convince the Fed Chair to cut rates before it’s too late.
‘Feelings-based recession’: More Americans fearful of finances despite economic data
The TransUnion survey found that 32% of consumers report being pessimistic about their household finances over the next 12 months.
Federal Reserve watchdog investigates efforts to dismantle CFPB
The Federal Reserve watchdog is reportedly taking a closer look at efforts to dismiss staff and cancel contracts at the CFPB.