It’s FED Day!

Today the FOMC wraps up their two-day meeting and around 11:00 am PST, we will learn if the Fed is going to make any adjustments to the Fed Funds rate. It is widely expected they will not adjust the rate today.

What may impact mortgage interest rates today will be the press release and Fed Chair Powell’s commentary following the meeting.

As I write this post at 7:58 a.m., mortgage-backed securities are pretty flat with the 30YR 6% up 3 basis points. The DOW is up 33 to 39,243. [Read more…]

Mortgage Market Update for the week of March 18, 2024

We have the FOMC meeting wrapping up this Wednesday. While we don’t anticipate any changes to the Fed Funds rate, what Chairman Powell has to say following the meeting may impact mortgage rates. For more detail, check out my latest Mortgage Market Update video.

Mortgage Market Update for the Week of March 11, 2024

Curious about what’s impacting mortgage rates? Check out my latest video!

Weekly Mortgage Market Update


This is “Jobs Week” with the big daddy being the BLS Jobs Report this Friday.

Stay tuned!

Mortgage Market Update for the Week of February 26, 2024

Curious about what may impact mortgage rates this week? Check out my latest video!

How to Shop Mortgage Lenders


Here are some questions you should ask lenders before deciding who you are going to work with on your mortgage. The largest financial transaction of your life is far to important to place in the hands of someone who is not capable of advising you properly and troubleshooting issues that may arise along the way. [Read more…]

Mortgage Market Update for the Week of February 19, 2024

Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of January 29, 2024


This week is packed with market moving events that may impact the direction of mortgage rates, including the FOMC meeting and the Jobs Report. Watch my latest video for more details and please contact me if you are considering buying or refinancing a home.