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 [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 01/29/2026 Bond markets ended little-changed today as Treasury yields held near recent levels despite minor economic data releases. The 10-year Treasury closed down 1.4 [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 01/29/2026 Fed Holds Steady as Housing Market Shows Stress Fractures The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75% yesterday, marking the first [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (AM) - 01/28/2026 Bond markets are stuck in neutral this morning as traders await Fed guidance later this week. MBS prices show minimal movement with UMBS [...]

WTMS Blog Today = What's up in Mortgage Today (PM) - 01/28/2026 Fed Chair Powell delivered no surprises during today's press conference, keeping markets in a holding pattern. MBS prices showed limited reaction throughout the [...]