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: Mortgage Rates for the Week of November 10, 2025

It’s Monday and time for the latest episode of The Mortgage Porter Weekly!

This week, we’re talking about mortgage rates trending slightly higher, no real economic news with the government shutdown and the big buzz topic in mortgage right now, the 50-year mortgage.

Thinking about buying or refinancing your home in Washington state? Let’s talk!

Mortgage Rates for the Week of October 13, 2025

We are going on 14 days with the government shutdown. How does the shutdown impact obtaining a mortgage for a purchase or a refi? Is it impacting mortgage rates? Check out the latest episode of The Mortgage Porter.

 

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Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of October 6, 2025


What??? No Jobs Report last Friday because of the government shut-down? What did mortgage interest rates do? Check out the latest on The Mortgage Porter.

Mortgage Rates Trending Lower Ahead of the Fed Meeting: The Mortgage Porter Weekly

This week’s episode of The Mortgage Porter covers the upcoming Fed meeting and features my new workshops designed for home buyers.

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of August 25, 2025

Mortgage rates liked what they heard from Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Friday when he signaled that the Fed might adjust rates at the upcoming meeting in September. How does this impact mortgage rates and where are mortgage rates trending? Learn this and more about our new and improved bridge loan in this week’s episode.

If you would like to see what current mortgage interest rates are for your financial scenario, please contact me!