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Trump’s MBS buying plan sparks rally, long-term doubts
Jan 10, 2026If it comes to fruition, President Trump’s call for a $200 billion purchase of mortgage-backed securities could further tighten MBS spreads in the near term. But with few details available,...
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Hodge lowers rates by up to 0.30%, Halifax Intermediaries trims prices – Mortgage Strategy
Jan 9, 2026Hodge Bank has lowered rates by as much as 0.30% across its residential mortgage range. The reductions come following December’s Bank of England base rate reduction and reflect what is...
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Weak ADP Jobs Report Sends Mortgage Rates Even Closer to the 5s
Jan 8, 2026Mortgage rates were already at 15-months as we entered 2026, and now they’re moving even lower. The catalyst today was another weak jobs report, this time courtesy of ADP, which...
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Why distressed properties should be a top focus for CRE, non-QM brokers in 2026
Jan 7, 2026“Many properties won’t face forced sales but will need fresh funds to address strained capital structures, cure covenants, fund capex, or bridge to future refinancing,” Snyder said. “Expect recapitalizations and...
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GSE retained portfolio growth leads to narrower spreads: KBW
Jan 6, 2026The spread between the 10-year Treasury yields and 30-year fixed mortgage rates tightened at the end of 2025, largely driven by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increasing their holdings of...
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Purposeful action succeeds – Mortgage Strategy
Jan 5, 2026Affordability remains a challenge for many would-be homeowners, with house prices still outpacing wage growth in several regions. However, we recently released new analysis of Land Registry data that will...
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Assumable vs. Portable Mortgages: Hand It Over or Take It With You?
Jan 4, 2026Late last year, a lot of “solutions” to fix the housing market were floated, including things like assumable and portable mortgages. I recognize that not everyone has heard of both...
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