- Tuesday, February 23, 2021
- MLO, Ops Jobs; Underwriting, Loss Mit, Broker, Corresp., Jumbo Products; VA, FHA, Ginnie Changes Mortgage News Daily
- Commentary: The Fed has a simple tool it can deploy to curb market speculation CNBC
- Consumer Confidence Index in February hits 91.3 CNBC
- The 9am Bond Report - February 23, 2021 CNBC
- House to vote on Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill later this week CNBC
- Stone: The bond market is telling us it's expecting better real economic growth CNBC
- Powell says economy still needs Fed support, markets not driven by loose money Reuters
- Fed's Powell says support for economy needed for 'some time' Reuters
- Case-Shiller: National House Price Index increased 10.4% year-over-year in December Calculated Risk Blog
- Treasury yields rise ahead of Fed Chair Powell's testimony on the economy CNBC
- Monday, February 22, 2021
- Rates Are In Big Trouble, But Why? Could Home Prices Cool This Spring? MND's Daily Newsletter
- February Easily The Worst Month For Rates in Long Time Mortgage News Daily
- There will be robust growth in 2021: BofA's Michelle Meyer CNBC
- Why the spring housing market may see price drops CNBC
- Rising rates only has moderate cooling effect on housing, says Black Knight's Andy Walden CNBC
- Spending, stimulus fuel strong GDP forecasts in 2021 CNBC
- The Bond Report - 9am - February 22, 2021 CNBC
- Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall, pressured by rising U.S. Treasury yields Reuters
- House panel advances $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill as Democrats move toward passage this week CNBC
- Mohamed El-Erian on why he thinks the market mood has changed CNBC
- More Americans are looking to move as remote work gains acceptance during Covid pandemic CNBC
- Market nervousness growing over Powell's testimony to Congress this week CNBC
- Spending, stimulus suggest strong economic rebound for 2021 CNBC
- Explainer: U.S. Treasury's cash drawdown - and why markets care Reuters
- Housing Inventory Feb 22nd Update: At Record Lows Calculated Risk Blog
- Yellen says to judge Biden stimulus on speed of return to pre-pandemic unemployment Reuters
- Seven High Frequency Indicators for the Economy Calculated Risk Blog
- Treasury yields climb amid economic recovery hopes CNBC
- Friday, February 19, 2021
- Existing Sales Rise, But Inventory is a Drag; Rates Surging, How Bad Could it Get? MND's Daily Newsletter
- Time to Wake Up To The New Mortgage Rate Reality Mortgage News Daily
- The Bond Report - 2pm - February 19, 2021 CNBC
- Fed's Williams: Not concerned about stimulus being excessive right now CNBC
- Existing Home Sales Rise, But Inventories Hamper Results Mortgage News Daily
- Prevention Measures and Increased Borrower Equity Lower Foreclosure Risk Mortgage News Daily
- February first read for Markit Manufacturing PMI comes in at 58.5 CNBC
- U.S. House Democrats advance $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill Reuters
- The Bond Report - 9am - February 19, 2021 CNBC
- Refi Share of Closed Loans Rose 7 bp in January Mortgage News Daily
- MLO and Ops Jobs; Fee Collection, HELOC, Renovation Products; Comp Survey; Bank M&A Trends Mortgage News Daily
- Fed's Williams say high market prices justified by economic growth and low rates CNBC
- Fed sees 'considerable' risk of ongoing U.S. business failures Reuters
- Q1 GDP Forecasts: Movin' on up Calculated Risk Blog
- Rise in Treasury yields prompts speculation of a tantrum' for markets CNBC
- LA Area Port Traffic: Strong Imports, Weak Exports in January Calculated Risk Blog
- Hotels: Occupancy Rate Declined 29.0% Year-over-year Calculated Risk Blog
- Treasury yields rise amid concerns about higher inflation CNBC
- Thursday, February 18, 2021
- Permitting Soars as Builders Prep for Spring Mortgage News Daily
- AE, MLO, Ops Jobs; Rule Logic, Subservicer, Non-QM, POS Products; Rate Moves Partially Impacting Rate Sheets Mortgage News Daily
- The Bond Report - 9am - February 18, 2021 CNBC
- House aims to vote on Covid relief bill by the end of next week, Pelosi says CNBC
- U.S. jobless claims total 861,000 vs. 773,000 estimate CNBC
- Lumber prices top $1,000 for the first time as single-family housing starts drop 12% CNBC
- What the 10-year yield's movement means for inflation CNBC
- Comments on January Housing Starts Calculated Risk Blog
- Treasury yields rise after jobless claims data CNBC
- Housing Starts decreased to 1.580 Million Annual Rate in January Calculated Risk Blog
- U.S. jobless claims total 861,000 vs. 773,000 estimate CNBC
- NY Fed Q4 Report: "Total Household Debt Increased in Q4 2020, Newly Originated Mortgages Reach Record High" Calculated Risk Blog
- Wednesday, February 17, 2021
- Rates MUCH Higher This Week; Silver Linings; Mtg Apps Slide; Builder Confidence Steady MND's Daily Newsletter
- Fed minutes highlight intention to keep rates low: Stifel chief economist CNBC
- Buyer Demand Shores Up Builder Confidence Mortgage News Daily
- Share of U.S. workers holding multiple jobs is rising, new Census report shows Reuters
- Homebuilder sentiment rises despite surging lumber prices CNBC
- Treasury yields rise, adding to fears of potential inflation CNBC
- The Bond Report - 9am - February 17, 2021 CNBC
- Ops, MLO, Management Jobs; Broker, Non-QM, Communication Tools; AmeriHome/Western Alliance Deal Numbers Mortgage News Daily
- Industrial production rose 0.9% in January vs 0.5% increase expected CNBC
- Forbearance Relief Extended Through June Mortgage News Daily
- Fed officials see economy 'far from' where it needs to be, meaning easy policy won't change soon, minutes show CNBC
- Nasdaq falls as big tech slides; Fed minutes in focus Reuters
- Wells Fargo shares jump after Fed reportedly approves bank's overhaul plan CNBC
- Mortgage Volumes Resume Downward Trend as Rates Rise Mortgage News Daily
- Industrial Production Increased 0.9 Percent in January Calculated Risk Blog
- The Housing Bubble and Mortgage Debt as Percent of GDP Calculated Risk Blog
- Retail sales surge 5.3% in January vs. 1.2% estimate CNBC
- European markets edge lower as investors monitor rising U.S. Treasury yields CNBC
- Retail sales expected to be strong in January, helped by stimulus checks CNBC
- Fed Releases Minutes From Most Recent Policy Meeting Federal Reserve
- Tuesday, February 16, 2021
- Panic In The Bond Market; Rates Surge; Time To Adjust MND's Daily Newsletter
- Strategist on what could move yields higher CNBC
- Why this equity strategist says 1.5% on the 10-year signals a problem CNBC
- Long way to go in the 10-year before we get nervous: Investor CNBC
- Stimulus hopes drive Dow to closing peak but interest rate worries loom Reuters
- The Bond Report - February 16, 2021 CNBC
- IT, MLO, Training Jobs; VA IRRRL, Sales, Final Doc Tools; Non-Agency Product Trends; Mortgage Rates? Ouch! Mortgage News Daily
- Home Buyers Frustrated by More Competitive Bidding Mortgage News Daily
- Printed in days, a house: New York firm takes 3D printing to the next level Reuters
- Recovery rally drives Dow to new peak Reuters
- Biden extends protections for homeowners. Here's what you need to know CNBC
- St. Louis Fed's James Bullard on $15 federal minimum wage CNBC
- Stocks rise, bonds sell off as the 'reflation' trade gathers pace Reuters
- Bulk of jobless claims are due to repeat pandemic layoffs, say researchers CNBC
- Fed's Bullard doesn't see asset bubble and doubts policy will tighten soon CNBC
- NY Fed: Manufacturing: Business activity "grew modestly" in New York State in February Calculated Risk Blog
- Seven High Frequency Indicators for the Economy Calculated Risk Blog
- 30-year Treasury yield holds above 2% following Presidents Day CNBC
- Friday, February 12, 2021
- Bear markets do not start without higher interest rates and less friendly Fed, says Ron Insana CNBC
- The Bond Report - 9am - February 12, 2021 CNBC
- Private Bank, Correspondent, MLO Jobs; CRM, Jumbo, Sales Tools; LDI Now Public; Wells' PPP Fraud Example Mortgage News Daily
- Draghi forms new Italian govt., names politicians, technocrats as ministers Reuters
- Cheap old homes draw U.S. millennials escaping pandemic cages Reuters
- Hotels: Occupancy Rate Declined 30.5% Year-over-year Calculated Risk Blog
- Houston Real Estate in January: Sales Up 27.5% YoY, Inventory Down 31% YoY Calculated Risk Blog
- Treasury yields flat to end the week CNBC
- Strength of housing market has broadened out, says CEO of homebuilder Taylor Morrison CNBC
- Thursday, February 11, 2021
- Fannie Guideline Tweaks; Forbearance Extension; Rising Rates, But No One Told Mortgages! MND's Daily Newsletter
- CBO: U.S. deficit to reach $2.3 trillion in 2021 CNBC
- Revisions to Fannie's Automated System May Lead to Easier Approval Mortgage News Daily
- FHFA Extends Forbearance Periods an Extra Three Months Mortgage News Daily
- Low Rates, COVID are Motivating Prospective Home Buyers Mortgage News Daily
- The Bond Report - 9am - February 11, 2021 CNBC
- Deficit projected at $2.3 trillion for 2021, not counting additional stimulus, CBO says CNBC
- AE, MLO Jobs; Warehouse, Anti-Fraud, Pricing Products; Federal Reserve: Steady as She Goes Mortgage News Daily
- U.S. jobless claims total 793,000 vs. 760,000 estimate CNBC
- MBA: "Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in the Fourth Quarter of 2020" Calculated Risk Blog
- Jobless claims nudge lower as labor market struggles continue CNBC
- Fed Chair Powell: Corrected Unemployment Rate Close to 10% in January Calculated Risk Blog
- Treasury yields slump following Fed Chair Powell's comments on employment CNBC
- Wednesday, February 10, 2021
- Mortgage Rates Lowest in More Than a Week, But Last Week's Increase Dampened Demand MND's Daily Newsletter
- Mortgage Rates Lowest in More Than a Week Mortgage News Daily
- We are not thinking about shrinking the balance sheet: Fed's Powell CNBC
- Fiscal policy an essential tool for this situation: Powell CNBC
- Lumber prices surge 'through the roof,' up 113% year-over-year CNBC
- The Bond Report - 9am - February 10, 2021 CNBC
- Fed's Powell calls for broad national drive to full employment Reuters
- U.S. January budget deficit hits record $163 billion as new aid checks sent out Reuters
- IT Jobs; VOE, CRM, Non-QM Products; Conventional Conforming News; CPI: No Inflation Worries Mortgage News Daily
- Fed Chair Powell, citing bleak jobs picture, says policy will need to stay 'patiently accommodative' CNBC
- Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live to the Economic Club of New York CNBC
- House panel advances $15 minimum wage as Democrats try to include it in Covid relief bill CNBC
- Wall Street opens at record levels ahead of Powell talk Reuters
- BLS: CPI increased 0.3% in January, Core CPI Unchanged Calculated Risk Blog
- Treasury yields rise slightly ahead of Fed chair speech CNBC
- Fannie's DU Release Notes For March 13th Update (DTI, Self-Employment, PIWs, Etc.) Fannie Mae
- Tuesday, February 9, 2021
- Mortgage Standards Improve; Buyers/Sellers Enthusiastic; Is This The Rate Bounce We've Been Looking For? MND's Daily Newsletter
- In meeting with business leaders, Biden backs stricter income limits for stimulus checks Reuters
- Scott Wren: There's more risk-taking, markets will go higher CNBC
- 62.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines delivered, 43.2 million administered: U.S. CDC Reuters
- Companies try to figure out when workers should return to the office CNBC
- A return to the office for workers may be coming as vaccinations increase CNBC
- Biden and Yellen to meet with CEOs of JPMorgan, Walmart, Gap to talk stimulus CNBC
- What it will take to bring NYC's real estate market back CNBC
- Conforming Loan Standards Loosened in January Mortgage News Daily
- November Delinquencies at Lowest Levels Since June Mortgage News Daily
- BLS: Job Openings "Little Changed" at 6.6 Million in December Calculated Risk Blog
- The Bond Report - 9am - February 09, 2021 CNBC
- Small Business Optimism Decreased in January Calculated Risk Blog
- MLO Jobs; Jumbo, Investor Programs; Processing Tools; MISMO Fee Update; Thoughts on Credit; Training and Events This Week Mortgage News Daily
- MBA Survey: "Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Declines to 5.35%" Calculated Risk Blog
- Buyers and Sellers Both More Upbeat in 2021 Mortgage News Daily