Mortgage Porter Weekly: Cooling Job Market, Rates Slightly Improved, Inflation Data Ahead

Welcome to this week’s Mortgage Porter Weekly update! In this video, I cover last week’s labor market data, where mortgage rates stand according to the Optimal Blue index, the economic reports to watch this week, and a look at where mortgage-backed securities are trading this morning. Plus, this week’s spotlight is for anyone who’s been turned down for a mortgage – don’t give up!

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The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Fed Holds Rates, Jobs Week & Condo Financing Changes

Welcome back to Mortgage Porter Weekly! This week we’re covering the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady, what to expect from Friday’s jobs report, and a big shift in condo financing that takes effect today. Watch the video above, then read on for the details. [Read more…]

The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Inflation Cools, Stubborn Mortgage Rates & Asset-Based Mortgages

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The Mortgage Porter Weekly | June Jobs Miss, Steady Rates & Total Cost Analysis

Job growth came in soft, mortgage rates held steady, and oil prices remain in focus as the situation in the Middle East continues to develop. Here’s your Mortgage Porter Weekly update for the week of July 6th, 2026. [Read more…]

Mortgage Rates This Week: Inflation Heats Up, Jobs Data Looms

Inflation, jobs data, and a packed holiday week — here’s what you need to know about mortgage rates and the housing market for the week of June 29, 2026. [Read more…]