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 – Mortgage Rates for the Week of May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Mortgage Interest Rates | Washington Homebuyers Guide
May 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Mortgage Porter Weekly: Mortgage Rates | Jobs Week | Should You Wait to Buy?
May 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It’s Jobs Week — and with a packed economic calendar ahead, the bond market is on alert. Here’s what’s happening with mortgage rates, what to watch this week, and why the “just wait for rates to drop” strategy may cost more than you think.
Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates? What Buyers and Homeowners Need to Know
April 29, 2026 by 2 Comments
Eight times a year, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets and announces whether the Fed Funds Rate will change. Every time it happens, homeowners and buyers see the headlines and wonder the same thing: does what the Fed just did affect my mortgage rate?
The short answer is: not directly. And understanding why is one of the most useful things a homeowner or home buyer can know about how mortgage rates actually work.
The Mortgage Porter Weekly Update | Iran Conflict – Fed Week – Appreciation Report
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It’s Fed Week, the Middle East conflict is driving bond markets, and I’ve got a home appreciation story out of Renton that I think you’ll find pretty compelling. Here’s your weekly mortgage market update for the week of April 27, 2026.
