Market Updates

New Fed chair Warsh 'in a bit of a pickle' navigating current market, says senior economist

New inflation data makes the new Fed chair’s job even more challenging

New Fed chair Warsh 'in a bit of a pickle' navigating current market, says senior economist

New home sales slide to post-spring low amid rate squeeze

War-driven rate pressures and swelling inventory are dimming the spring selling season for US mortgage professionals

New home sales slide to post-spring low amid rate squeeze

71% of homeowners say insurance costs are up, and exec warns buyers are being squeezed out

While the costs of producing a loan are a problem, new studies show how insurance is weighing down homeowners

71% of homeowners say insurance costs are up, and exec warns buyers are being squeezed out

Mortgage rate rebound dims spring affordability gains

Housing affordability improved for the sixth straight month in March, but rising rates are already eroding the gains that buyers were counting on

Mortgage rate rebound dims spring affordability gains

Refinance applications hit lowest share since June 2025 as rates climb

Rising borrowing costs push total mortgage applications down

Refinance applications hit lowest share since June 2025 as rates climb

As Treasurys plummet again, is rate relief on the way for the summer?

UWM executive is optimistic that rates will ease in the second half of the year

As Treasurys plummet again, is rate relief on the way for the summer?