The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Inflation Cools, Stubborn Mortgage Rates & Asset-Based Mortgages
2026 Mortgage Rate Forecast: Midyear Update
Six months ago, I published my 2026 mortgage rate predictions, and if you’d told me back in December that the biggest driver of rates this year would be a war halfway around the world, I would’ve said that’s not usually how this works. But here we are at the midyear mark, and that’s exactly what happened. Let’s recap what actually unfolded in the first half of 2026 and then get into the updated forecasts for the rest of the year. [Read more…]
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.
Mortgage rates pushing higher
Mortgage interest rates have been moving higher at a pace not seen in years. If you’ve been a subscriber to The Mortgage Porter, you may recall that I often say mortgage rates move up much faster than they come down…the jump over the last few days has surprised many. [Read more…]
