In this week’s Mortgage Porter Weekly, we cover the latest inflation data from May, rising unemployment claims, a potential breakthrough in the Iran conflict and what it could mean for mortgage rates, this week’s economic calendar, Fed Chair Warsh’s first rate announcement, and the morning MBS update. We also spotlight using a cash-out refinance for debt management — and share a quick favor to ask of you.
The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Iran Deal & Rates, Fed Chair Warsh & Cash-Out Refi
June 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates? What Buyers and Homeowners Need to Know
April 29, 2026 by 7 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.
Mortgage Porter Weekly: Mortgage Rates, the Fed, and What’s Driving the Market This Week
January 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Mortgage rates continue to be influenced by a combination of economic data, bond market activity, and Federal Reserve messaging. While headlines often focus on whether the Fed is cutting rates, mortgage rates are reacting to a much broader set of factors — especially what’s happening in the bond market.
In this week’s Mortgage Porter Weekly, I’m breaking down what’s moving rates right now and what homebuyers and homeowners should be paying attention to.
Mortgage Rates, FOMC Preview, 2026 VA Loan Limits & Homebuyer Workshop Reminder
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Mortgage Porter Weekly, where I break down what’s happening in the mortgage and housing markets and what it means for homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate professionals.
Current Mortgage Rates
The Mortgage Porter Weekly: November 3, 2025
November 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
How are mortgage rates doing following the Fed rate drop last week and what’s on the calendar this week that could influence the direction of mortgage rates? Check out my latest episode of The Mortgage Porter!
If you would like to see current rates based on your personal financial scenario, I’m happy to provide you with a no-hassle mortgage interest rate quote!
