Posted To: MND NewsWireOne of the more contentious provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was a… Continue reading IRS Slams Door on Property Tax Workarounds
Month: September 2018
MBS RECAP: Bonds Finally Agree to Rally After Much Haggling
Posted To: MBS CommentaryFor a while, it looked like today would turn out to be one of those “dud” Fed… Continue reading MBS RECAP: Bonds Finally Agree to Rally After Much Haggling
Mortgage Rates Improve After Fed Announcement
Posted To: Mortgage Rate WatchMortgage rates improved in a somewhat noticeable way for the first time in weeks following today’s… Continue reading Mortgage Rates Improve After Fed Announcement
Differences Between Previous and Current FOMC Statements
Posted To: MBS CommentaryInformation received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in June August indicates that the labor market… Continue reading Differences Between Previous and Current FOMC Statements
New Home Sales Reverse Course, Ending Two-Month Deficit
Posted To: MND NewsWireNew Home Sales posted a month-over-month increase for the first time since May according to Wednesday’s report… Continue reading New Home Sales Reverse Course, Ending Two-Month Deficit
Freddie Mac Portfolio Up 6.1 Percent in August
Posted To: MND NewsWireFreddie Mac reported today that its total mortgage portfolio increased at an annualized rate of 6.1 percent… Continue reading Freddie Mac Portfolio Up 6.1 Percent in August
MBS Day Ahead: Paradoxical Reaction Potential For Today’s Fed
Posted To: MBS CommentaryIn trying to put together a chart for this morning, I kept running into a wall. It… Continue reading MBS Day Ahead: Paradoxical Reaction Potential For Today’s Fed
Non-QM Products; Mel Watt to Testify; Company Changes
Posted To: Pipeline PressThe last four weeks for me have included spending time with lenders in Montana, Southern & Northern… Continue reading Non-QM Products; Mel Watt to Testify; Company Changes
Mortgage Applications: Purchase Volume Continues to Improve
Posted To: MND NewsWireThe Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) says its Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage application volume, moved… Continue reading Mortgage Applications: Purchase Volume Continues to Improve
MBS RECAP: Despite Strong Data, Bonds Remain Focused on Fed
Posted To: MBS CommentaryBonds began the day in weaker territory this morning, and they didn’t need anyone to twist their… Continue reading MBS RECAP: Despite Strong Data, Bonds Remain Focused on Fed