Market Updates

Mortgage industry 'cautiously optimistic' as Fannie Mae revises 2025 market projections

The economy is expected to slow for the remainder of the year – but positive signs are out there for the mortgage market, says industry expert

Mortgage industry 'cautiously optimistic' as Fannie Mae revises 2025 market projections

'Historically wide' spread between MBS and treasury markets could keep interest rates high

Continued tariffs against MBS holders, especially China, could keep rates elevated

'Historically wide' spread between MBS and treasury markets could keep interest rates high

Second-home mortgage uptake falls to six-year low – Redfin

Only a fraction of buyers are taking out vacation-home loans as market conditions tighten

Second-home mortgage uptake falls to six-year low – Redfin

Home equity dips slightly in Q1, but HELOC demand rises

Nearly 30% of homeowners are considering tapping equity

Home equity dips slightly in Q1, but HELOC demand rises

Treasury yields rise as US-China tariff truce lowers Fed cut expectations

Mortgage rates could be set to inch upwards as traders pushed back expectations of Fed rate cuts following the 90-day tariff pause

Treasury yields rise as US-China tariff truce lowers Fed cut expectations

Rocket sees origination volume boost in Q1

Loan originations increased 7% year over year as company posts record quarter in home equity loans

Rocket sees origination volume boost in Q1