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Last Week in Review: Rates Edge Higher as Inflation Expectations Rise Interest rates ticked up this week, despite the ongoing and uncertain Russia/Ukraine war. Let's break down what happened this past week as we prepare for an important Fed meeting. This is probably a good week to remind everyone that inflation is an economic killer. When […]

Last Week in Review: Big News Sparks Big Moves Interest rates retreated from 2019 peaks as the Ukraine invasion by Russia escalates and grows more uncertain. However, there were other big developments here at home that erased a good portion of the rate improvement. Let's break down what happened and what to look for in […]

Last Week in Review: The Elephant in the Room Interest rates improved slightly this week in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This story is evolving every moment and the current uncertainty is helping bonds and rates. Let's discuss what this all means for our economy and the Federal Reserve's actions. 1.) Safe-Haven Trade […]

Last Week in Review: Three Reasons Why Rates Might Have Peaked Interest rates ticked up to their highest level in over two years but were able to finish the week off of the highest levels. Could rates have peaked? Let's discuss why this may be so and look ahead to next week. 1.) Financial Conditions […]

Last Week in Review: Inflation, Fed, Uncertainty - Oh My Interest rates ticked up to the highest level in over two years in response to another increase in consumer prices. Let's discuss what happened and what to watch for next week. 40-Year High Consumer Inflation Last Thursday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the […]

Last Week in Review: Three Things Moving the Markets The financial markets began February exactly where January left off - trading in a volatile fashion. After all the bouncing around, interest rates ticked higher week over week. Let's discuss what happened and what to watch for next week. 1.) Omicron's Economic Impact Being Felt "The […]

This past week, the FOMC released their Monetary Policy Statement, and Chair Jerome Powell hosted a press conference to discuss the economic outlook and the path of interest rates. Let's discuss what was said, how the markets reacted, and what the future may hold. Fed Taking Away the Punchbowl "In light of the remarkable progress […]

Last Week in Review: Rates are Fed Up Home loan rates ticked up to the highest levels in two years. Let's discuss what's happened this past week and what to watch in the weeks ahead. Interest Rates Rising Globally The U.S. bond market took the long weekend to ponder Federal Reserve Monetary Policy and what […]

Overview The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced targeted increases to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPA/upfront fees) for certain high balance/super-conforming loans and second home loans. The updated LLPAs are effective for all whole loans purchased on or after April 1, 2022 and for loans delivered into MBS pools […]

Last Week in Review: Omicron Hits the Financial Markets The financial markets entered the 2021 Holiday season in a volatile fashion in response to Omicron, Build Back Better fallout, and the threat of Fed rate hikes in the coming year. Let's discuss what's happening and look at what to expect in the final week of […]