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06/03/2026

MBS UPDATE
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The bond market didn't sit still today — and honestly, that shouldn't surprise anyone paying attention right now.

The 10-year Treasury nudged higher, agency MBS came in weaker on the session, and lender pricing felt that pressure. Nothing catastrophic, but enough to matter if you're in the middle of a transaction.

Here's what's driving it:

April JOLTS came in at 7.6 million job openings — a near two-year high. ADP's May private payrolls topped forecasts and hit a new post-January 2025 high. Rate futures are still pricing in a meaningful probability of a Fed hike before year-end, not a cut.

That last one is worth sitting with for a second.

The Fed's most recent meeting ended in an 8-4 split — three dissenters wanted to drop the easing bias entirely. Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari has signaled a series of hikes could be on the table if oil-driven inflation sticks around. The "rates are coming down soon" narrative? It's getting harder to tell with every strong labor report that drops.

What this means in plain terms: when the labor market holds firm, MBS ex*****on tends to tighten with it. Strong data signals the Fed doesn't need to ease. And when the Fed doesn't ease, bond markets react — and so does lender pricing.

Friday's nonfarm payrolls report is the next big moment on the calendar. The jobs picture heading into that print looks firm. Whatever direction rates move next, that report is likely where it gets decided.

If you're working with buyers right now, this is a good week to stay close to your loan officer. Timing and strategy matter more than ever in a market like this. 🎯

06/03/2026

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06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

MBS UPDATE
The bond market is unsettled right now — and if you're watching mortgage rates, you already know it.

Treasury yields have been creeping higher as geopolitical tension with Iran continues to cloud the picture. Agency MBS hasn't found a clean bid all week. And the downstream effects on rate sheets are real: tighter lender ex*****on, wider intraday pricing swings, more conservative underwriting overlays, and shorter lock windows. It all adds up.

Here's the backdrop in plain terms:

— Crude prices have pushed sharply higher on U.S.-Iran conflict headlines, keeping inflation expectations elevated
— April CPI came in at 3.8% year-over-year — the highest reading since May 2023
— The Fed held rates steady for a third straight meeting in April, with the June 16–17 FOMC meeting now firmly in focus

When oil-driven inflation fears and a frozen Fed are sharing the same stage, MBS tends to underperform until one of those variables breaks. That's just the reality of where we are.

The next real test? Friday's May nonfarm payrolls report. That's the print that most likely tells us whether yields press higher or start to stabilize heading into June. 📊

If you're working with buyers right now — especially rate-sensitive ones — this is worth a conversation. Timing and strategy matter in a market like this. Drop a comment or reach out directly.

06/01/2026

MBS UPDATE

Rate volatility is back — and this week is going to test it hard.

The 10-year Treasury climbed back toward 4.47% today, shaking off three-week lows as US-Iran ceasefire talks kept bond buyers cautious. Agency MBS followed Treasury weakness, spreads held under pressure, and the market reopened from Memorial Day with a lot of unresolved noise still hanging in the air.

Plain English version: lenders are pricing carefully into a week that ends with the May jobs report. That's a big deal.

Here's what the recent climb in the 30-year has already done:

📉 Refinance applications dropped 18% week-over-week — VA apps led that with a 34% decline
📉 Purchase volume softening, especially among smaller loan borrowers pulling back from the market
📉 Lender pricing staying sensitive to intraday swings, sometimes hour by hour

I've seen this setup before. Holiday reopens into a jobs week tend to carry more volatility than most people expect. Add unresolved geopolitics, elevated yields, and a high-stakes data print on Friday — and you've got a market that could move fast in either direction.

The broader backdrop worth knowing:

→ US-Iran talks remain unsettled, keeping risk appetite uneven
→ April PCE ran at 3.8% annually — still well above the Fed's 2% target
→ Markets are now pricing roughly a 46% probability of a Fed rate hike by December

Here's the honest takeaway: when rates climb 30 basis points over five weeks heading into a major jobs print, the next data release usually decides what happens next. Friday's May nonfarm payrolls report is the known risk on the table. How it lands — and more importantly, how the bond market interprets it — tends to set the tone for the weeks that follow.

Stay informed. Stay ready.

05/29/2026

MBS UPDATE
The bond market closed the month on a more constructive note. And for anyone buying or selling a home right now — the direction matters.

Here's what happened: a tentative U.S.-Iran peace framework circulated through markets today, pulling oil lower and giving bonds room to rally. The 10-year Treasury touched its lowest level in over two weeks. Agency MBS followed. Lender pricing started catching up to where yields actually are.

The data backed it up too. April PCE came in as expected — no upside inflation surprise. Q1 GDP was revised lower. Neither of those are exciting headlines, but together they gave the bond bid room to hold.

I've seen this setup before. When geopolitical risk premium starts unwinding, the move in rates can happen faster than the news cycle suggests. The question is always whether the catalyst sticks.

What this means practically:

Mortgage pricing has improved from where it was earlier this month. Intraday lock windows have been more generous. Lenders are still deliberate — the inflation backdrop hasn't fully cleared — but ex*****on is better than it was two weeks ago.

The honest takeaway? The Iran narrative is doing real work right now. If that framework firms up, expect the bond bid to continue. If it unravels — and these things sometimes do — yields could retrace quickly. June brings jobs data and FOMC commentary, and the next two weeks will tell us whether this is a sustained move or just a relief rally.

If you're watching the market waiting for the right moment, pay attention to what happens this weekend.

Drop a comment or shoot me a message — happy to talk through what this means for your situation. 🎯

05/28/2026

Yields pulled back today. Don't mistake that for a trend.

The 10-year Treasury retreated from recent highs as Iran peace-deal optimism cooled energy prices and took some pressure off inflation expectations. Agency MBS pricing firmed up a bit. Rate sheets improved from the worst levels we've seen this month.

But here's the thing — the macro picture hasn't changed.

Q1 GDP was revised down to 1.6% annualized. Consumer spending softened. April PCE is still running well above the Fed's 2% target. New home sales missed estimates by a wide margin. And markets are now pricing in odds of a rate hike by year-end — not cuts.
MBS UPDATE
I've seen this setup before. When inflation stays sticky and growth slows at the same time, the bond market doesn't find a clean resolution fast. The pullback feels good in the moment. Then one hot jobs report or a flare-up in geopolitical tension, and those gains unwind faster than they built.

A few things I'm watching right now:

— Lender pricing is still sensitive to intraday yield swings. Ex*****on windows are narrow.
— The Fed is stuck. Inflation above target, growth decelerating — there's no easy move here.
— Tomorrow's jobs data is the biggest near-term wildcard on the calendar.

The takeaway for anyone in the market right now: today's improvement is real, but it's fragile. Work with a loan officer who's watching this closely and can help you move when the window opens.

Questions about what this means for your purchase or refi? Drop them below. 👇

05/27/2026

MBS UPDATE
The bond market came back from Memorial Day with something to say — and for once, it was good news.

Treasury yields dropped sharply Tuesday as markets returned from the long weekend with renewed optimism around a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal. The 10-year fell more than 8 basis points to roughly 4.49%. The 30-year pulled back toward 5.01%. Agency MBS followed — when Treasuries rally like that, mortgage-backed securities tend to find firmer ground, which usually means better pricing conditions at the lender level.

Plain English version: a three-month climb in yields paused, and the bond market exhaled.

When that happens, you typically see things like slightly improved lender pricing, reduced urgency on same-day lock decisions, wider intraday lock windows as volatility steps back, and some stabilization in jumbo and non-QM spreads.

Here's the thing though — I've been through enough cycles to know that geopolitically driven rate moves are some of the fastest to reverse. The market doesn't hand out certainty, especially not on hope alone.

A few things worth watching right now:

— Iran deal negotiations appear to be progressing, which is easing some oil-driven inflation fears
— The Strait of Hormuz situation is still unresolved, keeping traders cautious
— New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh took office May 22nd, and his first FOMC meeting is June 16–17. Markets are watching that one closely.

One day's rally after weeks of pressure is worth noting. Not celebrating. Directional trends don't reverse on optimism — they reverse on data. The next real test is the June FOMC and whether oil stays off its recent highs long enough to actually move the needle on CPI.

Stay informed. Stay patient.

05/26/2026

MBS UPDATE
The bond market came back from Memorial Day with something to say — and honestly, it was a welcome change.

Treasury yields dropped sharply Tuesday as markets returned from the long weekend with renewed optimism around a possible U.S.-Iran peace deal. The 10-year Treasury fell more than 8 basis points, and agency MBS tracked the move. When Treasuries rally like that, mortgage-backed securities tend to find firmer ground — which usually flows downstream to better pricing conditions at the lender level.

Plain English version: a three-month climb in yields paused, and the bond market finally exhaled.

Here's what that kind of move typically looks like in practice:

— Slightly improved lender pricing and rate sheet ex*****on
— Less urgency on same-day lock decisions
— Wider intraday lock windows as volatility steps back
— Some stabilization in jumbo and non-QM spreads

I've been through enough cycles to know this — geopolitically driven rate moves are some of the fastest to reverse. And some of the fastest to re-accelerate. The market doesn't hand out certainty.

A few things worth watching right now:

— Iran peace deal negotiations appear to be progressing, easing some of the inflation fear tied to oil prices
— The Strait of Hormuz situation is still unresolved, keeping traders cautious
— New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh took office May 22nd — his first FOMC meeting is June 16–17, and markets are paying close attention

Here's the real takeaway: one day's rally after weeks of pressure is worth noting, not celebrating. Directional trends don't reverse on hope alone — they reverse on data. The next real test is the June FOMC, and whether oil stays off its recent highs long enough to actually move the needle on CPI.

Stay locked in. 👀

05/23/2026