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Oct
29
2025
Mortgage Rates Jump After the Fed’s Rate Cut — Here’s Why
If you’ve heard that the Fed cut interest rates and wondered why mortgage rates rose instead of fell, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common misunderstandings in the market—and this week’s Fed meeting was a perfect example of why that happens...
Oct
22
2025
Mortgage Rates Hold Near Yearly Lows as Market Awaits Next Data
Rates Still Near 3-Year Lows
Mortgage rates are holding close to their lowest levels in nearly three years, following a week of modest but steady gains in the bond market. Even though there’s been little major economic data released due to the government shutdown, the broader...
Oct
10
2025
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly as Bonds Weaken and MBS Underperform
A Quiet Day With a Small Move
Today was another calm but slightly weaker day for the mortgage market. With the government shutdown still holding up key reports like jobless claims, there wasn’t much fresh data to guide investors. That left the bond market trading mostly on...
Oct
01
2025
Mortgage Rates Holds Steady After Weak Jobs Report
What Happened in the Job Market
This week’s key economic data came from ADP, a private payroll company, since the government’s official jobs report has been delayed by the shutdown. Their update showed the U.S. lost about 32,000 jobs in September, even though analysts had...