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.

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The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Mortgage Rates, Middle East & Non-QM Mortgages

It’s the first week of June! Here is this week’s Mortgage Porter Weekly.

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Mortgage Porter Weekly – Week of May 25, 2026 | Interest Rates, Iran and Home Equity Loans for Seniors

We were off yesterday for Memorial Day — hope you had a great long weekend! Here’s your mortgage and housing market update for the week of May 25th, 2026.

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The Mortgage Porter Weekly – Mortgage Rates for the Week of May 18, 2026

Last Week in Review

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The Mortgage Porter Weekly | Mortgage Interest Rates | Washington Homebuyers Guide

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