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Non-QM Underwriting, Settlement, QC, AI Processing Tools; Equity Products; Investor Updates
“My wife says I only have 2 faults. I don't listen, and something else…” Communication matters. How many LOs wear a pin out in public that says, “Business is great!” so strangers will ask them what business they’re in? Probably not many, but maybe it is worth a try to start a conversation? (On today
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Stars Aligning, Oil Falling, Or Some of Both?
Heading into yesterday's rate hike, recent evidence suggested the longer end of the bond market would appreciate a hike. There was no telling exactly how this would impact rates on Fed day itself--only that it was probably the lesser of two evils in the coming weeks. It was highly reassuring to see
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No, The Fed Didn't Hike Mortgage Rates Today
Mortgage rates are definitely higher today--the highest since January 13th, 2025. Today's Fed announcement had something to do with that. But while the Fed hiked the Fed Funds Rate, that had NOTHING to do with mortgage rates moving higher this afternoon. In fact, this is very easy see on a chart of
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Huge Volatility After Fed, But The Coming Days Will Tell The Story
Huge Volatility After Fed, But The Coming Days Will Tell The Story Bonds ended the day only modestly worse off than yesterday afternoon. That's a pretty impressive accomplishment considering the Fed hiked rates and communicated at least one more rate hike in 2026. Nearly half the FOMC sees at least
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