Mortgage Rates & Market Updates
Mortgage rates are influenced by economic data, inflation trends, Federal Reserve policy, and global markets — not just headlines.
In this section, I break down what’s happening in the mortgage-backed securities market and how economic reports may impact rates. You’ll find:
- Weekly mortgage rate updates
- Federal Reserve (FOMC) commentary
- Inflation and employment report insights
- Housing market trends
- Legislative updates affecting lending
My goal is to translate complex economic movement into practical guidance for buyers and homeowners.
If you want context — not speculation — this is where you’ll find it.
The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Iran Ceasefire, Fed Rate Decision, HELOC Mortgages
Fed Day: Warsh’s First Decision and What It Means for Your Mortgage Rate
Today the Federal Reserve held its first rate decision under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
The FOMC voted 12–0 to hold the federal funds rate steady at 3.50–3.75%, and the real story turned out to be exactly where we expected: not the number, as it was widely anticipated there would be no change to rates, but how Warsh ran the meeting and what he said afterward.
The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Iran Deal & Rates, Fed Chair Warsh & Cash-Out Refi
In this week’s Mortgage Porter Weekly, we cover the latest inflation data from May, rising unemployment claims, a potential breakthrough in the Iran conflict and what it could mean for mortgage rates, this week’s economic calendar, Fed Chair Warsh’s first rate announcement, and the morning MBS update. We also spotlight using a cash-out refinance for debt management — and share a quick favor to ask of you.
The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Mortgage Rates | Economy – Inflation | Price Reduction vs. Rate Buydown
This week we cover the latest jobs data, housing price forecasts, the Optimal Blue rate index, this week’s economic calendar, a morning MBS update, and a spotlight on price reductions versus seller-paid rate buydowns — including a real example that may surprise you.
The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Mortgage Rates, Middle East & Non-QM Mortgages
It’s the first week of June! Here is this week’s Mortgage Porter Weekly.
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