WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 02/19/2026 Bond markets recovered dramatically from morning weakness, with MBS reaching best levels of the day by 1:38 PM. The UMBS 5.0 coupon climbed [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 02/19/2026 Mortgage markets opened weaker this morning with little reaction to surprisingly positive economic data. The UMBS 5.0 coupon dropped 4 basis points while [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 02/18/2026 The Federal Reserve is signaling major changes ahead that could reshape the mortgage origination landscape. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman spoke at the American [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 02/18/2026 Mortgage markets are starting this holiday-shortened week on relatively calm footing despite modest weakness in bond prices. The 10-year Treasury yield edged up [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 02/04/2026 Government shutdown drama finally ends as the House reached a deal to reopen federal operations, heading to Trump's desk for signature today. The [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 02/03/2026 President Trump's housing policy stance is creating mixed signals in mortgage markets today. He declared his administration will prioritize keeping home prices high [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 02/03/2026 Housing market headwinds intensified in December as more than 40,000 signed purchase agreements were canceled. This 16.3% cancellation rate marks a sharp increase [...]