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30-Yr Fixed6.51%▲ 11 bps
15-Yr Fixed5.90%▲ 15 bps
5/1 ARM6.47%▼ 8 bps
10-Yr Treasury4.50%▲ 5 bps
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Jun
18
Thu
Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Morning Brief
Fed Holds but Flips Hawkish: Dot Plot Now Shows Nine Members Projecting a 2026 Hike, Rates Reprice to 6.51%
The morning after the FOMC, rates are climbing as the bond market digests a Fed with no cut on the calendar until 2027. The 30-year jumped to 6.51% and the 10-year firmed to 4.50% after nine of eighteen members penciled in a 2026 hike and the PCE forecast was lifted to 3.6%.
30-Yr: 6.51% 15-Yr: 5.90% ARM: 6.47% 10-Yr: 4.50%
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Jun
17
Wed
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · Morning Brief
FOMC Decision Day: A Hold Is 97% Priced, So the Dot Plot and Warsh's First Presser Carry All the Risk
Rates drifted up to 6.43% into this afternoon's 2 PM decision, with the 10-year at 4.47%. The hold is a formality; the dot plot is the event, and after 4.2% CPI the risk leans hawkish. This is an asymmetric lock day, so lock floating files this morning rather than into the announcement.
30-Yr: 6.43% 15-Yr: 5.78% ARM: 6.51% 10-Yr: 4.47%
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Jun
16
Tue
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Morning Brief
Warsh's First FOMC Opens Today With a Hold Locked In and the Dot Plot Doing the Talking
Rates are holding their breath ahead of tomorrow's Fed decision: the 30-year eased to 6.40% while the 10-year ticked up to 4.45%. With a hold near 97% priced, the new dot plot and Warsh's first press conference are the only things that move rates this week.
30-Yr: 6.40% 15-Yr: 5.75% ARM: 6.55% 10-Yr: 4.45%
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Jun
15
Mon
Monday, June 15, 2026 · Morning Brief
Warsh's FOMC Opens Tuesday With a Hold Locked In and the Dot Plot Doing All the Talking
Rates opened the week with a quiet rally nobody trusts: the 30-year slipped to 6.44% and the 10-year led lower to 4.42% on a flight-to-safety bid. With Wednesday's hold near 97% priced, the new dot plot and Warsh's press conference are the only things that move rates this week.
30-Yr: 6.44% 15-Yr: 5.79% ARM: 6.53% 10-Yr: 4.42%
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Jun
14
Sun
Sunday, June 14, 2026 · Week Ahead
Fed Week Headlines It All: A Hold Is Locked In, So Wednesday's Dot Plot Decides Where Rates Go
Rates enter the week near 6.50% after a 4.2% CPI spike and Friday's Iran-driven relief. The June 16-17 FOMC is the only catalyst that matters, with a hawkish dot plot the higher-probability risk. Monday and Tuesday are the cleanest lock window before a Juneteenth-shortened week.
30-Yr: 6.50% 15-Yr: 5.84% ARM: 6.58% 10-Yr: 4.52%
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Jun
13
Sat
Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Week in Review
CPI Spikes to a Three-Year-High 4.2%, Rates Finish the Week Up at 6.50% Heading Into Warsh's First FOMC
Rates opened the week near 6.45%, jumped on Wednesday's 4.2% CPI print, then eased Friday on Iran peace headlines to close around 6.50%, up about 5 bps net. With the June 16-17 FOMC essentially a 97% hold, all eyes turn to Warsh's first dot plot and press conference as chair.
30-Yr: 6.50% 15-Yr: 5.84% ARM: 6.58% 10-Yr: 4.52%
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Jun
12
Fri
Friday, June 12, 2026 · Morning Brief
Rates Catch a Pre-FOMC Breather, Easing to 6.50% as Iran Peace Headlines Knock Oil Lower
The 30-year eased about 3 bps to 6.50% and the 10-year backed off to 4.52% after Trump floated an Iran peace framework that dropped crude and trimmed the inflation premium. The relief is thin and sits on top of Wednesday's 4.2% CPI, so with the June 16-17 FOMC next week, this is a lock window rather than a trend change.
30-Yr: 6.50% 15-Yr: 5.84% ARM: 6.58% 10-Yr: 4.52%
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Jun
11
Thu
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Morning Brief
May CPI Jumps to 4.2%, Hottest in Three Years, as Rates Reprice Up to 6.53% Six Days Before the FOMC Decision
The 30-year fixed repriced up roughly 12 bps to 6.53% after Wednesday's hot CPI print landed at a three-year high, with the 10-year Treasury holding near 4.55% as lenders widened spreads. With a June 16-17 Fed hold now 96% priced in, floating borrowers face upside risk and very little reward, making this the week to have the lock conversation.
30-Yr: 6.53% 15-Yr: 5.87% ARM: 6.61% 10-Yr: 4.55%
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Jun
10
Wed
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Morning Brief
May CPI Lands at 4.2%, Hottest in Three Years, as Rates Reprice Higher Into a Near-Certain Fed Hold
This morning's CPI printed 4.2% year over year, the fastest in three years, pushing the 30-year up roughly 10 bps to 6.51% while the 10-year held near 4.55%. Energy drove more than 60% of the gain, and a June 16-17 Fed hold is now about 96% priced in. Lock floating files early, because intraday reprices are likely.
30-Yr: 6.51% 15-Yr: 5.85% ARM: 6.62% 10-Yr: 4.55%
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Jun
9
Tue
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Morning Brief
Hot May Jobs Report Lifts Rates and December Hike Odds to 70% as CPI Looms Tomorrow and AD Mortgage Debuts Apex Prime Non-QM Tier
The 30-year fixed ticks up to 6.41% and the 5/1 ARM jumps 34 bps to 6.66% as the 10-year Treasury tests a two-week high near 4.55%, all driven by Friday's 172K payrolls beat against an 85K forecast. May CPI lands tomorrow at 8:30 AM ET, six days before the FOMC decision, leaving floating borrowers exposed. AD Mortgage launches a premier Apex Prime Non-QM tier for 680-plus FICO borrowers.
30-Yr: 6.41% 15-Yr: 5.81% ARM: 6.66% 10-Yr: 4.55%
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Jun
8
Mon
Monday, June 8, 2026 · Morning Brief
Rates Ease to 6.45% on a Pre-CPI Bid as Hot Jobs Keep December Hike Odds Near 70%
The 30-year slips roughly 7 bps to 6.45% and the 10-year to 4.49% as bonds catch a quiet bid before Wednesday's CPI. Friday's 172K payrolls beat keeps the Fed hawkish, so the dip reads as a pause rather than a trend. Monday and Tuesday are the week's cleanest lock window.
30-Yr: 6.45% 15-Yr: 5.79% ARM: 6.52% 10-Yr: 4.49%
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Jun
7
Sun
Sunday, June 7, 2026 · Week Ahead
CPI Wednesday Headlines a Pivotal Week as Hot Jobs Reopen the Rate-Hike Debate Before the June FOMC
Rates enter the week at 6.52% after Friday's 172K jobs beat lifted December hike odds toward 70%. May CPI Wednesday is the defining catalyst, with risk skewed higher on oil near $93, and the June 16-17 FOMC looms the following week. Treat the first half of the week as a lock window.
30-Yr: 6.52% 15-Yr: 5.80% ARM: 6.40% 10-Yr: 4.46%
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Jun
6
Sat
Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Week in Review
May Jobs Report at +172K Reopens the Rate-Hike Debate Heading Into Warsh's First FOMC
The week closed with the 30-year at 6.52% and the 10-year at 4.46% after Friday's 172K payrolls blew past an 85K forecast, reviving hike talk and lifting December odds toward 70%. All eyes now turn to next Wednesday's May CPI, the last major print before the June 16-17 FOMC.
30-Yr: 6.52% 15-Yr: 5.89% ARM: 6.34% 10-Yr: 4.46%
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Jun
5
Fri
Friday, June 5, 2026 · Morning Brief
FHFA Advances VantageScore 4.0 at Fannie and Freddie as May Jobs Report Drops Today and Non-QM Spreads Hit Tightest Level Since Early 2024
The 30-year fixed holds at 6.52% on Jobs Day Friday as the 10-year Treasury eases to 4.47% ahead of May Nonfarm Payrolls at 8:30 AM ET. The 15-year drops 11 bps to 5.72% while the 5/1 ARM jumps 15 bps to 6.49%, with mixed rate action reflecting genuine pre-report uncertainty. Non-QM top-tier spreads are compressing to as little as 50 bps over conforming, and FHFA is moving both GSEs into VantageScore 4.0 in a historic underwriting shift.
30-Yr: 6.52% 15-Yr: 5.72% ARM: 6.49% 10-Yr: 4.47%
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Jun
4
Thu
Thursday, June 4, 2026 · Morning Brief
ADP Private Payrolls Beat at 122K, Strongest Since January 2025, Ahead of Friday's Jobs Report
The 30-year holds at 6.52% with the 10-year at 4.49% as a firmer-than-expected ADP print sets a hawkish tone into Friday's May nonfarm payrolls. A strong labor read would push back on rate-cut hopes just as the market eyes next week's CPI and the mid-June FOMC.
30-Yr: 6.52% 15-Yr: 5.88% ARM: 6.34% 10-Yr: 4.49%
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Jun
3
Wed
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Morning Brief
Rates Reverse Tuesday's Dip to 6.55% as Iran Oil Risk and Sticky Inflation Reset Rate Cut Expectations Into 2027
The 30-year fixed climbs back to 6.55% Wednesday as the 10-year Treasury rises to 4.46%, erasing most of Tuesday's relief. Iran-driven oil prices above $90, core PCE at 3.2%, and a Fed on hold at 3.50%–3.75% are keeping rates elevated. ADP tomorrow and NFP Friday are the week's remaining rate catalysts.
30-Yr: 6.55% 15-Yr: 5.87% ARM: 6.25% 10-Yr: 4.46%
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Jun
2
Tue
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Morning Brief
Fed Moves to Loosen Bank Mortgage Rules as Rates Dip to 6.45% and NFP Looms Friday as the Week's Biggest Rate Catalyst
The 30-year fixed falls 11 basis points to 6.45% Tuesday as bond markets consolidate after Monday's Iran-driven spike. The Federal Reserve is moving to loosen bank mortgage lending capital rules, while Newfi adds crypto reserve eligibility to its DSCR program. Friday's May Nonfarm Payrolls is the rate event of the week.
30-Yr: 6.45% 15-Yr: 5.74% ARM: 6.35% 10-Yr: 4.44%
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Jun
1
Mon
Monday, June 1, 2026 · Morning Brief
Non-QM Market Eyes $150 Billion in 2026 as Non-Agency Issuance Surges 25% and Jobs Report Looms Friday
The 30-year fixed opens June at 6.56% as elevated inflation and geopolitical uncertainty keep rates near a 9-month high, while the 10-year Treasury ticks up to 4.47%. Friday's May Nonfarm Payrolls is the week's defining event, and the direction it takes rates will set the tone heading into June's back-to-back CPI and FOMC catalysts.
30-Yr: 6.56% 15-Yr: 5.79% ARM: 6.45% 10-Yr: 4.47%
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May
31
Sun
Sunday, May 31, 2026 · Week Ahead
Non-QM Securitization Up 25%, Jobs Report on Deck: What June's First Week Means for Rates and Your Pipeline
The 30-year fixed edged down to 6.33% as May closes out, and the 10-year Treasury holds at 4.44% following Friday's soft PCE print. Friday's May Nonfarm Payrolls report is the defining event of the week, with a sub-150K print potentially pushing the 30-year toward 6.20% and a beat above 200K risking a full reversal of May's rate relief.
30-Yr: 6.33% 15-Yr: 5.79% ARM: 6.45% 10-Yr: 4.44%
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May
30
Sat
Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Week in Review
30-Year Fixed Drops to 6.38% as PCE In-Line Print Triggers Eight-Day Rally, First Real Rate Window of Late May
The 30-year fell 27 basis points from last Saturday's peak, the 10-year Treasury eased to 4.45%, and Friday's PCE landed cool enough to remove the immediate hike risk. Investor purchase share hit a five-year high, Case-Shiller confirms Sun Belt price softness, and next Friday's nonfarm payrolls is the next major catalyst that could either extend or vaporize this week's rate relief.
30-Yr: 6.38% 15-Yr: 5.80% ARM: 5.78% 10-Yr: 4.45%
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May
29
Fri
Friday, May 29, 2026 — Morning Brief
April Core PCE Lands Soft at 0.2% Monthly, Triggering the First Real Bond Rally of May as 30-Year Drops to 6.56%
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge surprised to the downside this morning, with core PCE at 0.2% MoM versus 0.3% consensus. The 10-year rallied 5 bps to 4.45% and mortgage rates dropped across the board. UWM extends 86 bps refi incentive through June 30, Lendmire expands DSCR partnerships, and Newfi integrates crypto assets into DSCR underwriting. May NFP on June 5 is the next major catalyst.
30-Yr: 6.56% 15-Yr: 5.97% ARM: 6.25% 10-Yr: 4.45%
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May
28
Thu
Thursday, May 28, 2026 — Morning Brief
April PCE Drops Friday Morning, Single Most Important Data Print of the Spring for Rate Lock Decisions
The 30-year ticks up to 6.62% as GDP, Durable Goods, and Jobless Claims hit at 8:30 AM ET ahead of tomorrow's April PCE. Non-QM tracks toward $150B in 2026, GO Mortgage launches a new AI-powered wholesale channel, and the 5/1 ARM discount widens to 34 bps, the largest gap to the 30-year since February.
30-Yr: 6.62% 15-Yr: 5.99% ARM: 6.28% 10-Yr: 4.50%
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May
27
Wed
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — Morning Brief
Pennymac Bolsters Broker Channel With Full Non-QM Suite as Fannie Locks In 6.3% Forecast and PCE Looms Friday
The 30-year eases to 6.61% as bond markets position ahead of Friday's April PCE, the most market-moving data release of the month. Pennymac TPO launches a full Non-QM product suite for brokers, Non-QM tracks toward $150B in 2026, and conforming limits hit $832,750 for 2026.
30-Yr: 6.61% 15-Yr: 5.97% ARM: 6.27% 10-Yr: 4.50%
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May
26
Tue
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — Morning Brief
Non-QM Originations on Track for a Record $150 Billion in 2026 as DSCR Volume Climbs 35% Year Over Year
Markets reopen post-holiday with the 30-year at 6.68% and the 10-year Treasury easing to 4.51%. Non-QM is accelerating toward its biggest year on record and the conforming-to-DSCR spread is the tightest in years. April PCE drops Friday May 29 and a soft print could deliver the best rate day of 2026.
30-Yr: 6.68% 15-Yr: 5.84% ARM: 6.27% 10-Yr: 4.51%
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May
25
Mon
Monday, May 25, 2026 — Morning Brief
PennyMac TPO Launches Full Non-QM Suite as Fannie Locks In 6.3% Through Year-End
Bond markets are closed for Memorial Day with the 30-year holding at 6.65%. PennyMac TPO just went all-in on non-QM exclusively for broker partners, Fannie Mae revised its 2026 rate forecast up to 6.3% average, and April PCE is the highest-stakes data release of the month.
30-Yr: 6.65% 15-Yr: 5.97% ARM: 6.69% 10-Yr: 4.57%
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May
24
Sun
Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Week Ahead
PCE + GDP on Deck as Rates Hold at 6.65% — Memorial Day Week's Thursday–Friday Double Header Could Reprice the Entire Market
The 30-year enters Memorial Day week at 6.65% with markets closed Monday. Tuesday brings New Residential Sales, Thursday delivers a GDP + Durable Goods + Claims triple-header, and Friday's April PCE is the single most important data point in weeks — with asymmetric upside risk given April's 3.8% CPI. A hot PCE print could push 30-year rates toward 6.75%+; a soft read could deliver the best rate-improvement day of 2026. Non-QM $150B trajectory intact, PMI deduction restored retroactive to Jan 1, 2026.
30-Yr: 6.65% 15-Yr: 5.97% ARM: 6.69% 10-Yr: 4.56%
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May
23
Sat
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — Week in Review
Moody's Aftermath Drives 30-Year to 6.65% — Warsh Confirms No 2026 Cuts, Non-QM Hits $150B Trajectory and OBBB Restores PMI Deduction
The week of May 18–23 was the most consequential rate week of 2026: the 30-year fixed surged 20 bps to 6.65% (highest since August 2025), FOMC minutes confirmed zero cuts this year, and the MBA Secondary Conference declared non-agency lending a core strategy. The One Big Beautiful Bill restores the PMI deduction starting January 1, 2026 — a genuine first-time buyer talking point. PCE and Q1 GDP land Thursday, May 28 — the next major rate inflection point.
30-Yr: 6.65% 15-Yr: 5.97% ARM: 6.69% 10-Yr: 4.57%
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May
22
Fri
Friday, May 22, 2026 — Morning Brief
UMich Hits Record-Low 44.8 and Waller Says Inflation ‘Not Headed in the Right Direction’ — 30-Year Holds at 6.65% as Housing Starts Surge to 2-Year High
The UMich final May sentiment reading crashed to a record-low 44.8 (down from 48.2 preliminary) as year-ahead inflation expectations hit 4.8%. Fed Governor Waller confirmed no pivot coming. The 10-year Treasury pulled back 7 bps to 4.56% on the data, holding rates stable heading into the holiday weekend. Lock floating files — PCE and Q1 GDP on May 28 create asymmetric downside risk.
30-Yr: 6.65% 10-Yr: 4.56% UMich 44.8 Record PCE+GDP May 28
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May
21
Thu
Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Morning Brief
Non-QM Eyes $150B as MBA Joins Rate Hike Camp — 30-Year Eases to 6.49% but FOMC Minutes Confirm No 2026 Cuts
Rates pull back a hair from Wednesday's 6.50% peak as FOMC minutes confirm Warsh's hawkish hold and the MBA officially joins the rate hike camp. Non-QM volume is targeting $150B in 2026 and GSE spread compression is providing pricing relief, but with April PCE and GDP dropping May 28, the next rate move could come fast.
30-Yr: 6.49% 15-Yr: 6.06% ARM: 6.63% 10-Yr: 4.63%
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May
20
Wed
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 — Morning Brief
30-Year Hits 6.50% — Highest Since August as Iran Conflict and Moody’s Aftermath Drive Rates to 2026 Peak
The 30-year fixed jumps 9 basis points to 6.50%, the highest level since August 2025, as the Iran conflict keeps CPI at 3.8% and markets price out all 2026 Fed cuts. FOMC minutes from Powell’s final meeting drop at 2:00 PM ET today — a hawkish surprise could push the 10-year above 4.75% and trigger afternoon reprices across the board.
30-Yr: 6.50% 10-Yr: 4.70% FOMC Min Today 2PM Iran Inflation Non-QM Open
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May
19
Tue
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — Morning Brief
Rates Ease Slightly After Moody’s Shock as Market Braces for FOMC Minutes and Pending Home Sales Today
The 30-year fixed pulls back to 6.41% from Monday’s Moody’s-driven 6.49% high, but the reprieve is fragile with oil above $100/barrel, CPI at 3.8%, and FOMC minutes from Powell’s final divided meeting dropping Wednesday at 2:00 PM ET. NAR Pending Home Sales for April hit today at 10:00 AM ET — the first concrete read on whether buyers are adjusting to the new rate reality.
30-Yr: 6.41% 10-Yr: 4.60% Moody’s Aftermath Pending Sales Today FOMC Min Tomorrow
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May
18
Mon
Monday, May 18, 2026 — Morning Brief
Moody’s Strips U.S. of Aaa Rating — 10-Year Hits 4.63% and 30-Year Surges to 6.49% to Open the Warsh Era
Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 Friday evening — its first-ever U.S. downgrade — citing ballooning deficits projected to reach 9% of GDP by 2035. The 30-year Treasury briefly touched 5.01% overnight, and this morning's 10-year yield is running at 4.63%, up 17 bps from Friday's close. Kevin Warsh officially begins as Fed Chair today with inflation at 3.8%, no rate cuts in sight, and FOMC minutes from Powell's final meeting due Wednesday.
30-Yr: 6.49% 10-Yr: 4.63% Moody's Downgrade Warsh Era Begins FOMC Min Wed
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May
17
Sun
Sunday, May 17, 2026 — Week Ahead
Moody's Aftermath Meets Warsh's First Week — Five Days That Could Define the Rate Narrative Through Summer
The week ahead opens with the bond market absorbing Moody's first-ever U.S. credit downgrade, Kevin Warsh beginning his first full week as Fed Chair, FOMC minutes from Powell's divided final meeting dropping Wednesday, and Pending Home Sales Tuesday. Monday's open is expected to see the 10-year gap above 4.60% and the 30-year fixed above 6.49%.
Mon: Moody's Open Tue: Pending Sales Wed: FOMC Min Warsh Week 1
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May
16
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Saturday, May 16, 2026 — Week in Review
Inflation One-Two Punch, Warsh's Confirmation, and a Moody's Bombshell — The Week That Reset the Rate Outlook
The week of May 11–15 delivered CPI at 3.8%, PPI at +1.4% MoM (6.0% YoY), Warsh confirmed 51–45, retail sales +0.5% (gas-driven), UMich sentiment 48.2 (miss), Powell's final day, and then — after Friday's close — Moody's first-ever U.S. downgrade from Aaa to Aa1. The 30-year moved 20 basis points over five sessions, closing at 6.45% with the 10-year at 4.58%.
30-Yr: 6.25%→6.45% CPI 3.8% PPI +1.4% Moody's Downgrade
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May
15
Fri
Friday, May 15, 2026 — Morning Brief
UMich Sentiment Falls to 48.2, 10-Year Hits 4.58% on Powell's Final Day — Lock Everything Before the Weekend
May preliminary consumer sentiment came in at 48.2, below the 49.7 consensus, dragged by gas prices and inflation anxiety. The 10-year Treasury surged to 4.58% — its highest since February 2025 — even as the 30-year fixed eased slightly to 6.45%. Powell's final day as Fed Chair brought an urgent close-of-day warning: Moody's has the U.S. on negative credit outlook with a weekend announcement possible. Lock floating files before close.
30-Yr: 6.45% 10-Yr: 4.58% UMich 48.2 Powell Last Day Lock Friday
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May
14
Thu
Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Morning Brief
PPI Scorches at +1.4% MoM — Retail Sales Gasoline-Driven as 30-Year Holds Near 6.47% Post-Reprice
Wednesday's PPI came in at +1.4% month-over-month — nearly 3x the +0.5% consensus — the hottest read since March 2022, with the 12-month rate reaching 6.0%. This morning's retail sales were +0.5%, but gasoline drove the headline while furniture, clothing, and department stores all fell. Bank of America pushed its first rate-cut call to Q3 2027. AD Mortgage priced a $407M non-QM securitization with 81% alt-doc collateral.
30-Yr: 6.47% 10-Yr: 4.50% PPI +1.4% Retail +0.5% Cut: Q3 2027
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May
13
Wed
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — Morning Brief
Warsh Clears Senate, PPI on Deck — 30-Year Jumps to 6.45% as Post-CPI Repricing Carries Into Wednesday
Yesterday's 3.8% CPI print carried into overnight pricing, pushing the 30-year to 6.45% — up 26 bps from Tuesday's open. Kevin Warsh was confirmed to the Fed board in a 51–45 vote with his chair confirmation expected this week as Powell's term expires Friday. April PPI drops at 8:30 AM ET today; a hot read could trigger a second wave of lender reprices before noon.
30-Yr: 6.45% 10-Yr: 4.46% CPI 3.8% Warsh Confirmed PPI Today
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May
12
Tue
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — Morning Brief
April CPI Prints 3.8% — Hottest Since May 2023 — as 30-Year Eases to 6.19% in a Pre-Reprice Window Brokers Should Lock Into Now
April CPI came in at 3.8% year-over-year this morning, topping the 3.7% consensus on a surge in gasoline prices (+28.4% annually) and a hot 0.6% monthly gain. Despite the inflationary read, the 30-year fixed is opening at 6.19% — down 6 bps from yesterday — as bond markets digest the print, but mid-day reprices are a real risk if the 10-year pushes back above 4.45%. BofA officially killed its 2026 rate-cut forecast, now calling the first cut for Q3 2027.
30-Yr: 6.19% 10-Yr: 4.39% CPI 3.8% Lock Window No 2026 Cuts
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May
11
Mon
Monday, May 11, 2026 — Morning Brief
30-Year Eases to 6.33% on Pre-CPI Bond Bid — ARM Discount Tightens to 69 bps as DSCR Overlays Quietly Reset Higher
The 30-year fixed opens the week at 6.33% per Optimal Blue, roughly 4 bps below Friday’s 6.37% PMMS as the bond market repositions ahead of tomorrow’s April CPI. The 5/1 ARM holds at 5.64% — the tightest discount to the 30-year in three weeks. Non-QM aggregators are quietly tightening cleanest-tier DSCR ratios from 1.00x to 1.10x, and no-ratio investor loans are picking up the slack. April CPI Tuesday at 8:30 AM is the binary catalyst: 0.2% core opens a path below 6.25%; 0.4%+ pushes us back through 6.45%.
30-Yr: 6.33% 10-Yr: 4.38% CPI Tomorrow DSCR Reset Lock Window
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May
10
Sun
Sunday, May 10, 2026 — Week Ahead
Week Ahead: April CPI Tuesday Is the Whole Game. Jobs Cooled, Wages Cooled, Powell's Last Day Friday — But the 30-Year Sits at 6.37% With No Cushion.
The 30-year ended the week at 6.37% (up 7 bps) on Freddie Mac's PMMS after a hot ISM Services and stronger ADP front-loaded the move. Friday's April Jobs print beat headline (115K vs. 55K) but wages cooled to 0.2% MoM and February revisions confirmed a real labor slowdown. Tuesday's April CPI is the only event with the gravity to reset rates — soft and we retest 6.20%, hot and we test 6.50%. Powell's term ends Friday May 15; Warsh inherits a 4-dissent FOMC and zero June cut probability priced in.
30-Yr: 6.37% 10-Yr: 4.35% CPI Tuesday Powell Out Fri Lock or Float
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May
9
Sat
Saturday, May 9, 2026 — Week in Review
Week in Review: Jobs Beat +177K, Sentiment Hit All-Time Low 48.2, and CPI Tuesday Is the Only Thing That Matters Now
The week of May 4–8 moved rates +10 bps from 6.27% to 6.37% in an orderly grind higher driven by ISM Services (22nd expansion month), ADP +185K, a contentious 8–4 Fed hold, and Friday's double-header: NFP crushing the +62K consensus at +177K while UMich sentiment collapsed to an all-time record low 48.2. DSCR now 30% of non-QM securitization. CPI Tuesday is the next inflection — one print away from 6.50%+.
30-Yr: 6.37% 10-Yr: 4.39% NFP +177K UMich 48.2 CPI Tuesday
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May
8
Fri
Friday, May 8, 2026 — Morning Brief
Jobs Beat Hard. Sentiment Collapsed. CPI Waits — April NFP +177K vs. +62K, UMich 48.2 All-Time Record Low, Freddie Mac PMMS 6.37%
April Nonfarm Payrolls crushed the +62K consensus at +177K, sending the 10-year to 4.39% and nudging the 30-year to 6.37%. Freddie Mac's PMMS confirmed 6.37% for the week. But simultaneously, UMich preliminary May sentiment collapsed to an all-time record low 48.2 with 1-year inflation expectations hitting 4.7% — the highest since the early 1980s. ISM Services confirmed the 22nd straight expansion month at 53.6% but New Orders fell 7.1 pts. Tuesday May 12 CPI is the only thing that matters now. Lock floating pipeline before Monday close.
30-Yr: 6.37% 10-Yr: 4.39% NFP +177K Beat UMich Record Low CPI Tuesday
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May
7
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Thursday, May 7, 2026 — Morning Brief
DSCR Loans Now 30% of Non-QM Securitization Volume — 30-Year Eases to 6.44% Ahead of Tomorrow's Jobs Report
The 30-year fixed pulls back 7 bps to 6.44% as the 10-year Treasury falls to 4.35% on a U.S.-Iran de-escalation proposal that crushed crude prices. DSCR loans now make up 30% of Non-QM securitization volume — institutional capital has officially standardized the asset class. April Jobs Report hits tomorrow at 8:30 AM ET (consensus 55K NFP) and is the single biggest rate risk into next week's CPI on May 12.
30-Yr: 6.44% 10-Yr: 4.35% DSCR 30% of Non-QM NFP Tomorrow Lock Window
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May
6
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 — Morning Brief
30-Year Hits 6.51% as ADP Drops This Morning — Fed's Most Contentious Vote Since 1992 Signals No Cuts Ahead
The 30-year fixed jumped 16 bps to 6.51% this morning as rate pressure from last week's hawkish FOMC hold continues to compound. ADP private payrolls hit today (watch for anything above 175K as a risk trigger), and Friday's April Jobs Report is the week's biggest catalyst. Non-QM market on track for $150B in 2026 — nearly double last year's volume — and the 5/1 ARM at 5.64% offers a rare 87-bp discount to the 30-year fixed.
30-Yr: 6.51% 10-Yr: 4.42% ADP Today Jobs Fri Non-QM $150B
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May
5
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026 — Morning Brief
Rates Jump to 6.35% as ISM Services Hits Today and Jobs Report Looms Friday. Lock Window Is Now.
The 30-year climbs to 6.35% — up 8 bps from Monday — as the 10-year Treasury pushes above 4.44% on Middle East energy concerns and pre-ISM caution. ISM Services PMI lands today at 10 AM ET (consensus 51.5–52.0) and is the week's first major rate risk. ADP Employment comes Wednesday, April Jobs Report hits Friday May 8. Pennymac TPO's Non-QM launch and Non-QM securitization tracking 25% above 2025 pace headline the industry story.
30-Yr: 6.35% 10-Yr: 4.44% ISM Services Today Jobs Fri Pennymac Non-QM
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May
4
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Monday, May 4, 2026 — Morning Brief
Rates Ease to 6.27% to Open a Critical Week. ISM Services Tomorrow, Jobs Friday.
The 30-year opens Monday at 6.27% — down modestly from Friday's close — as markets take a breath before two top-tier data releases. ISM Services PMI lands tomorrow at 10 AM ET (consensus 51.5–52.0), and the April Jobs Report hits Friday May 8. No major releases today makes this the cleanest pipeline window of the week.
30-Yr: 6.27% 10-Yr: 4.37% ISM Services Tue Jobs Fri Pipeline Day
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May
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Sunday, May 3, 2026 — Week Ahead
Week Ahead: ISM Services Tuesday, Jobs Friday. After a Week That Cost 10 Basis Points, the Setup Has to Improve or Rates Test 6.50%.
Two top-tier catalysts on the calendar after the most data-dense week of the spring left rates 6–10 bps higher at 6.31%. ISM Services Tuesday (consensus 51.5–52.0) and the April Jobs Report Friday (consensus 140–160K) will set the tone for the next FOMC. Brent crude back to ~$108–111 is the bull tailwind. Pipeline focus this week: 2–4 unit DSCR, STR DSCR, Non-QM HELOCs.
30-Yr: 6.31% 10-Yr: 4.38% ISM Services Tue Jobs Friday Pipeline Plays
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May
2
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Saturday, May 2, 2026 — Week in Review
FOMC Held, GDP Missed, PCE Stuck at 3.5%, ISM Prices Surged. Rates Close at 6.31% After the Biggest Data Week of the Spring.
The most data-dense week of the spring delivered a Fed hold (8–4 split), a Q1 GDP miss at 2.0%, PCE holding at 3.5% YoY, and ISM Prices Paid at a 4-year high. Powell announced he’s staying. Rates ended 6–8 bps higher on the week at 6.31%. Next: ISM Services May 5, Jobs May 8, CPI May 13.
30-Yr: 6.31% 10-Yr: 4.38% FOMC Held 8–4 GDP 2.0% PCE 3.5%
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May
1
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Friday, May 1, 2026 — Morning Brief
ISM Prices Surge to Highest Since April 2022. Rates Hit 6.35% to Close the Most Consequential Week of the Spring.
April ISM Manufacturing came in at 52.7 — slightly below 53.0 consensus — but the Prices Paid component surged to its highest level since April 2022 on energy and tariff costs. The 30-yr closes the week at 6.35% before a modest end-of-day compression. Next week: ISM Services Tuesday, Jobs Report Friday May 8.
30-Yr: 6.35% 10-Yr: 4.39% ISM Prices 4-Yr High Asset Depletion Lock Day
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Apr
30
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Thursday, April 30, 2026 — Morning Brief
Q1 GDP Misses at 2.0%. PCE Holds at 3.5%. Freddie PMMS Rises to 6.30% as Stagflation Narrative Firms Up.
Q1 GDP advance estimate came in at 2.0% annualized (below 2.3–2.4% consensus) as consumer spending slowed. March PCE held at 3.5% YoY — in line but still 150 bps above the Fed’s target. Freddie PMMS rises to 6.30%, up 7 bps from last week. Brent crude pulls back to $114 from $126.
30-Yr: 6.29% 10-Yr: 4.38% GDP 2.0% PCE 3.5% Freddie 6.30%
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Apr
29
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — Morning Brief
Fed Holds for the Third Time. Powell Stays. Rates Steady at 6.25% After the Most Divided FOMC in Years.
FOMC voted 8–4 to hold at 3.50–3.75%. Miran dissented for a cut; Hammack, Kashkari, Logan dissented against the easing bias. Powell announced he will remain as Chair despite Trump’s legal campaign — “left me no choice.” Rates ended unchanged at 6.25%.
30-Yr: 6.25% 10-Yr: 4.29% FOMC 8–4 Hold Powell Stays Non-QM Refis
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Apr
28
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Morning Brief
FOMC Day One. Consumer Confidence Slips. Rates Hold at 6.25% in Pre-Decision Quiet.
Consumer Confidence fell to 97.2 vs. 100.5 consensus as tariff anxiety and forward-looking sentiment dragged the index lower. The 10-yr dips to 4.29% and the 30-yr holds at 6.25% as markets park ahead of tomorrow’s FOMC decision and Powell press conference at 2 PM ET.
30-Yr: 6.25% 10-Yr: 4.29% Confidence 97.2 FOMC Tomorrow Bank Statements
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Apr
27
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Monday, April 27, 2026 — Morning Brief
Durable Goods Disappoint. Rates Edge Down to 6.26% to Open FOMC Week.
March Durable Goods came in −0.9% headline (aircraft drag) but +0.4% ex-transportation — soft enough to give bonds a light bid. The 30-yr eases to 6.26% as FOMC week begins. Fed goes into blackout mode today with the decision Wednesday afternoon. Non-QM spotlight covers rate pricing factors, DSCR cash-out refi, qualifying rental income, and blending income sources.
30-Yr: 6.26% 10-Yr: 4.31% Durable Goods −0.9% FOMC Wk DSCR Cash-Out
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Apr
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Sunday, April 26, 2026 — Week Ahead
FOMC Wednesday. GDP Thursday. PCE Friday. The Most Consequential Rate Week of the Spring.
The 30-year enters FOMC week at 6.28% — near a four-week low. Wednesday's Fed decision and press conference, Thursday's Q1 GDP, and Friday's PCE inflation print will define the rate direction for May. Non-QM spotlight covers LLC vesting on DSCR, non-warrantable condos, mixed-use properties, and W-2 borrowers who don't fit conventional guidelines.
30-Yr: 6.28% FOMC Apr 29 PCE May 1 GDP Apr 30 LLC Vesting
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Apr
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 — Week in Review
Freddie Drops to 6.23%. FOMC Minutes Absorbed. Spring Pipeline Is Accelerating.
The 30-year held the 6.05-6.24% range all week — the tightest, most favorable band in months. Freddie Mac's PMMS dropped to 6.23%, the second straight weekly decline. Retail sales beat, claims mild, ceasefire intact. Week ahead: FOMC Wednesday, Q1 GDP Thursday, PCE Friday. Non-QM spotlight covers DSCR basics, asset depletion, refi vintage opportunity, and credit event timelines.
30-Yr: 6.23% (PMMS) Freddie −7bps Claims 214K DSCR Asset Depletion
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Apr
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Friday, April 24, 2026
Rates Close the Week at 6.24%. Best Back-to-Back Rate Week Since January.
The 30-year held near its best levels all week, closing Friday at 6.24%. Two straight weekly Freddie improvements, a held ceasefire, stable claims, and strong retail sales made April 21-25 the most favorable rate week of the spring so far. Next week: FOMC Wednesday, GDP Thursday, PCE Friday. Non-QM spotlight covers STR DSCR, DTI limits, foreign national loans, and ITIN programs.
30-Yr: 6.24% 10-Yr: 4.33% Week Recap STR DSCR ITIN Loans
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Apr
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Freddie Mac Reports 6.23%. Claims Tick Up But Continuing Claims Hit a Two-Year Low.
Freddie Mac's PMMS came in at 6.23%, the lowest in four weeks and down 7bps from last week's 6.30%. Initial claims ticked to 214K (from 207K) but continuing claims dropped to 1.794M — the lowest in nearly two years. The 30-year has improved 32bps in two weeks. FOMC Wednesday and PCE Friday next week are the next risk events. Non-QM spotlight covers below-1.0x DSCR, 2-4 unit, second home bank statements, and new construction DSCR.
30-Yr: 6.23% (PMMS) Freddie −7bps Claims 214K 2–4 Unit DSCR Second Home
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Apr
22
Wed
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
FOMC Minutes Day. Ceasefire Extended. Rates Hold at 6.08% as Markets Await the Fed’s Next Signal.
The original Iran ceasefire deadline has passed but Trump's extension is holding, with oil near $93/bbl. The 30-yr sits at 6.08% — the best sustained rate level since early April. FOMC minutes release this afternoon and will reveal how divided the committee is on cut timing. Non-QM spotlight covers P&L-only, bank statement window strategy, blended income qualification, and the DSCR vs. Schedule E conversation every rental investor needs to hear.
30-Yr: 6.08% 10-Yr: 4.23% FOMC Minutes Ceasefire Extended P&L Only
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Apr
21
Tue
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Trump Extends the Iran Ceasefire. Retail Sales Surge 1.7%. Rates Touch 6.05%.
Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire extension citing Iran's "seriously fractured" government, sending oil to $93/bbl and the 30-yr to 6.05%. March Retail Sales crushed expectations at +1.7% MoM vs. +1.1% consensus. Pending home sales rose 1.5% MoM. Non-QM spotlight covers DSCR at 6.05%, asset depletion for retirees and high-net-worth borrowers, same-day pricing strategy, and Non-QM HELOCs.
30-Yr: 6.05% 10-Yr: 4.21% Ceasefire Extended Retail +1.7% DSCR
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Apr
20
Mon
Monday, April 20, 2026
Ceasefire Deadline Is Wednesday. Rates Drift to 6.15% as Oil Softens and Yields Pull Back.
The 30-yr opened Monday at 6.15% as Brent pulled back toward $93/bbl on ceasefire extension speculation. The MBA noted rates declined last week on Middle East developments. Three events hit Tuesday-Wednesday: Retail Sales, FOMC Minutes, and the ceasefire deadline. Non-QM spotlight covers reserve requirements, pricing factors, appraisal overlays, and blanket loans vs. individual DSCR portfolio strategy.
30-Yr: 6.15% 10-Yr: 4.27% Ceasefire Deadline Wed Retail Sales Tue DSCR Pricing
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Apr
19
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Sunday, April 19, 2026
Three Events in 48 Hours. Retail Sales, FOMC Minutes, and the Iran Ceasefire Deadline Could Each Move Rates 20bps.
The 30-yr opens Sunday at 6.22% heading into the most consequential week of April. Retail Sales land Tuesday, FOMC Minutes and the Iran ceasefire expiration both hit Wednesday. Non-QM spotlight covers interest-only DSCR for cash flow optimization, LLC vesting strategy for investors, non-warrantable condo financing, and mixed-use DSCR.
30-Yr: 6.22% 10-Yr: 4.25% Week Ahead Ceasefire Deadline IO DSCR
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Apr
18
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Week in Review: Rates Hold Near Lows, Data Mixed, and a High-Stakes Week Ahead
The 30-yr closed the week at 6.26%, down 11bps from the prior Friday. PPI came in at +0.5% (well below the 1.1% consensus), claims beat at 207K, housing starts softened to 1.287M SAAR, and Philly Fed dropped sharply. Non-QM spotlight covers foreign national loans, ITIN homeownership, 1-year tax return strategy, and Non-QM for W-2 borrowers who don't fit the conventional box.
30-Yr: 6.26% 10-Yr: 4.26% Week in Review PPI +0.5% Claims 207K
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Apr
17
Fri
Friday, April 17, 2026
10-Year Treasury Falls to 4.26% to Close the Week. The Iran Ceasefire Clock Is Ticking.
End-of-week bond buying pushed the 10-yr to 4.26% and the 30-yr to 6.26% — weekly lows. Retail Sales rescheduled to April 21. FOMC Minutes and Iran ceasefire deadline both land Wednesday April 22. Non-QM spotlight covers DSCR cash-out refi for portfolio investors, the 2024 vintage refi opportunity, seasoning requirements, and credit event waiting periods.
30-Yr: 6.26% 10-Yr: 4.26% Ceasefire Apr 22 FOMC Minutes DSCR Cash-Out
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Apr
16
Thu
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Freddie Mac Reports 6.30%. Claims Beat. Housing Starts Soften. The Data Picture Is Mixed.
Freddie Mac's PMMS showed the 30-yr at 6.30% — down 7bps week-over-week and a four-week low. Initial claims came in at 207K (below 215K forecast). March Housing Starts at 1.287M SAAR reflect tariff-driven builder hesitation. Philly Fed Manufacturing dropped sharply. Non-QM spotlight covers below-1.0x DSCR, 2-4 unit DSCR investing, STR DSCR income eligibility, and new construction DSCR strategy.
30-Yr: 6.30% 10-Yr: 4.32% Freddie PMMS Claims 207K Housing Starts
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Apr
15
Wed
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecasts. Stagflation Risk Is Real — and It’s Complicated for Rates.
The IMF's full World Economic Outlook report flagged stagflation risk in developed economies — tariff-driven inflation persisting as growth slows. Markets are pricing the Fed on hold through at least Q3. MBA purchase applications beginning to tick up as rates hold below 6.25%. Thursday preview: Freddie PMMS, Housing Starts, Initial Claims, and Philly Fed all drop. Non-QM spotlight covers bank statement window strategy, second home loans, income blending, and DTI limits.
30-Yr: 6.22% 10-Yr: 4.33% IMF Stagflation Bank Statement Fed On Hold
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Apr
14
Tue
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
PPI Comes in Softer Than Expected. The Rate Panic That Wasn’t.
March PPI printed +0.5% MoM vs. 1.1% expected — well below consensus, with services inflation flat. YoY hit 4.0% but energy drove all of it. IMF World Economic Outlook also released. Existing Home Sales fell 3.6% to 3.98M with inventory rising to 4.1 months. Non-QM spotlight covers DSCR basics, P&L-only qualification, asset depletion for high-net-worth borrowers, and DSCR vs. Schedule E for rental investors.
30-Yr: 6.18% 10-Yr: 4.30% PPI +0.5% (Beat) IMF WEO Existing Sales 3.98M
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Apr
13
Sun
Sunday, April 13, 2026
Rates Break to a 5-Week Low. Can This Week's Data Lock In the Gains?
The 30-yr fixed dropped to 6.15%, its lowest point in five weeks, ahead of a data-heavy stretch: PPI on Tuesday, then Retail Sales, Housing Starts, and Initial Claims on Thursday. Four Non-QM angles for brokers this week: DSCR investors re-engaging at lower rates, self-employed bank statement pipeline, foreign national and ITIN opportunities, and record non-QM securitization volume signaling competitive programs ahead.
30-Yr: 6.15% 10-Yr: 4.31% Week Ahead PPI DSCR
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Apr
11
Sat
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Ceasefire Gave Rates a Breather. Then CPI Took It Back.
The 30-yr fixed fell to a weekly low of 6.32% Wednesday on US-Iran ceasefire news, then reversed to 6.41% after Friday's hot March CPI print of 3.3%. End-of-week rates closed at 6.37%, down 9 bps on the week. Week in Review covers the two-act rate narrative, record-low consumer sentiment, sluggish purchase apps, and Non-QM positioning for the data-heavy week ahead.
30-Yr: 6.37% 10-Yr: 4.31% Iran Ceasefire CPI 3.3% Week in Review
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Apr
10
Fri
Friday, April 10, 2026
March CPI Prints Hot at 3.3% — The Rate Relief Window Just Got Smaller
March CPI came in at 3.3% year-over-year — above consensus — as energy costs tied to the Iran conflict keep inflation sticky. Michigan consumer sentiment crashed to a record low of 47.6 with 1-year inflation expectations surging to 4.8%. Non-QM spotlight covers Logan Finance's new $5M high-balance tier, Onslow Bay's $789M securitization, DSCR rate normalization, and the sector's path to 15%+ market share.
30-Yr: 6.37% 10-Yr: 4.37% CPI 3.3% YoY Consumer Sentiment Logan Finance
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Apr
9
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Ceasefire Shaves 9 Bps off the 30-Year. CPI Tomorrow Is the Real Test.
The US-Iran ceasefire triggered the first weekly rate drop since the conflict began, with the 30-yr fixed falling to 6.37% per Freddie Mac PMMS. March CPI drops tomorrow at 8:30 ET and could reverse all of today's gains if core inflation prints above consensus. Non-QM spotlight covers asset depletion loans, foreign national DSCR, 12-month bank statement programs, and the counter-cyclical case for non-QM as conventional credit tightens.
30-Yr: 6.37% 10-Yr: 4.29% US-Iran Ceasefire CPI Apr 10 Housing Inventory
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Apr
8
Wed
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
FOMC Minutes Confirm the Fed Is Frozen. Rates Dipped Today, But Friday's CPI Will Have the Final Word.
The March FOMC minutes released today confirm the Fed held at 3.50%–3.75% with tariff-driven goods inflation and Middle East energy uncertainty as the central concerns. The 30-yr fixed dipped to 6.25% as the 10-yr pulled back to 4.26%. MBA applications fell 0.8% for week ending April 3. Non-QM spotlight covers DSCR investing, P&L-only qualification, interest-only structures, and 1099 income programs.
30-Yr: 6.25% 10-Yr: 4.26% FOMC Minutes CPI Apr 10 MBA Apps -0.8%
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Apr
7
Tue
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Monday's Rate Relief Was a 24-Hour Window. Treasury Yields Just Surged 33 Basis Points Back.
The 10-yr Treasury reversed sharply from 4.01% to 4.34% as the flight-to-safety trade unwound in a single session. The 30-yr fixed climbed back to 6.38%. ISM Services Prices hit a 42-month high at 70.7%, killing H1 rate cut odds. Non-QM Spotlight covers asset depletion, foreign national programs, 24-month bank statement loans, and non-warrantable condo financing.
30-Yr: 6.38% 10-Yr: 4.34% ISM Prices 70.7% FOMC Minutes Tomorrow CPI Apr 10
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Apr
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Mon
Monday, April 6, 2026
Bond Flight Brings Rate Relief This Monday, But CPI Friday Could Give It All Back.
The 30-yr fixed opens at 6.34% as tariff-driven safe-haven buying pushes the 10-yr Treasury to 4.01%. Four data releases this week: ISM Services, FOMC Minutes, Jobless Claims, and Friday's CPI — the first inflation read to reflect tariff pricing. Non-QM Spotlight covers P&L qualification, DSCR pricing, interest-only structures, and bridge-to-DSCR.
30-Yr: 6.34% 10-Yr: 4.01% CPI Apr 10 FOMC Minutes DSCR Pricing
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Apr
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Saturday, April 4, 2026
Liberation Day, a Jobs Bombshell, and a Supreme Court Reversal. The Most Consequential Week of the Year.
The 30-yr fixed closed at 6.64% after a wild week: rates fell from 6.44% to 6.25% Monday through Thursday, then spiked 39bps on Friday's jobs beat (178K vs. 57K). The Supreme Court struck down Liberation Day tariffs 6-3 on Friday. Non-QM in Focus covers bank statement documentation strategy, asset depletion, foreign national DSCR, and non-QM jumbo.
30-Yr: 6.64% 10-Yr: 4.31% SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Jobs 178K CPI Apr 10
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Apr
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Friday, April 3, 2026
178K Jobs Crushed the Forecast. Soft Wages Tell the Real Story for Rates.
March payrolls surged to 178,000, more than triple the 57K consensus, as unemployment held at 4.3%. The 30-yr fixed climbed to 6.64% on tariff-driven Treasury volatility before soft wage growth (+0.2% vs 0.3% expected) offered partial relief. Non-QM spotlight covers DSCR vs. conventional LLPA pricing, P&L loans for business owners, fix-and-flip capital, and near-prime borrowers.
30-Yr: 6.64% 10-Yr: 4.31% Jobs 178K DSCR vs Conventional CPI Next Week
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Apr
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Thu
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Liberation Day Turns One as New Tariffs Hit and Markets Hold Breath for Tomorrow's Jobs Number
30-yr fixed drops to 6.25% as MBS spread compression delivers rate improvement even as the 10-yr Treasury ticks up to 4.31%. Trump announces tiered steel and aluminum duties on the one-year Liberation Day anniversary. MBA applications fell 10.4% for a second straight week. March payrolls — consensus +57K — release Friday on Good Friday with bond markets closed; gap risk runs through Monday's open.
30-Yr: 6.25% 10-Yr: 4.31% Liberation Day MBA Apps -10.4% Jobs Report Tomorrow
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Apr
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
ISM Prices Hit 3-Year High, But Rates Keep Falling as Markets Eye PCE and Jobs
30-yr fixed hits 6.29%, down 18bps over two sessions. ISM Manufacturing expanded for the third straight month at 52.7%, but the Prices Index surged to 78.3% (highest since June 2022). PCE releases Thursday; a soft print could push rates below 6.25%. March Jobs Report drops Good Friday while bond markets are closed, creating gap risk into Monday April 7.
30-Yr: 6.29% 10-Yr: 4.28% ISM 52.7% PCE April 9 Good Friday Gap Risk
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Mar
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Bonds Rally on Iran De-escalation as Q1 Closes With First Rate Relief in Weeks
10-yr Treasury fell 12bps to 4.30% after Trump extended the Iran deal deadline, pulling the 30-yr fixed to 6.36%. Consumer confidence edged to 91.8 but the Expectations Index dropped to 70.9. AEI February HPA hit an all-time low of 1.1% YoY. Q2 forecasters see rates headed toward the high 5s by summer on 2-3 expected Fed cuts.
30-Yr: 6.36% 10-Yr: 4.30% Iran De-escalation HPA 1.1% YoY Q1 Close
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Mar
30
Mon
Monday, March 30, 2026
Oil Shock and Labor Fears Collide as Rates Hold Near 6.5%
30-yr fixed at 6.47%, up 9bps since last PMMS, as the Iran war keeps oil above $120/barrel and the 10-yr Treasury retreats from a 4.48% Friday high. February's -92K jobs print has the Fed stuck. Mortgage apps fell 10.5%. Active listings up 7.9% YoY but affordability remains a problem in 97% of counties. Non-QM spotlight: asset depletion, foreign national programs, AI underwriting speed, and jumbo non-QM in high-cost markets.
30-Yr: 6.47% 10-Yr: 4.42% Iran Oil Shock Apps -10.5% Standard Brief
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Mar
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Sunday, March 29, 2026
Jobs Report on Good Friday: Market Reaction Waits Until Monday
30-yr fixed at 6.38% heading into the most data-heavy week of Q1. Case-Shiller and JOLTS hit Tuesday, ADP and ISM Manufacturing on Wednesday, Jobless Claims Thursday, then the March NFP print lands at 8:30 AM on Good Friday when markets are closed. Rate impact hits Monday's open. Non-QM positioning for DSCR investors, bank statement borrowers, and P&L loan demand from tariff-squeezed business owners.
30-Yr: 6.38% 10-Yr: 4.42% Jobs Report Good Friday DSCR Positioning Week Ahead
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Mar
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Saturday, March 28, 2026
Week in Review: Apps Crater 10.5%, Builder Pain Mounts, Non-QM Defies the Rate Shock
Daily trackers hit 6.49% by Friday as MBA apps plunge 10.5% and refis crater 15%. White House orders CFPB to expand QM safe harbor. Redfin reports 630K more sellers than buyers. Builders cut prices. Non-QM holds strong: Deephaven launches non-QM HELOC, Angel Oak adds DSCR rental AVM. PCE lands next week.
30-Yr: 6.38% 10-Yr: 4.44% Apps -10.5% Builder Cuts Week in Review
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Mar
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Friday, March 27, 2026
Rates Push Higher on Iran Tensions as Spring Season Kicks Off
30-yr fixed hits 6.38%, up 16bps on the week, as the Iran conflict drives the 10-yr Treasury to its highest since July 2025. loanDepot reenters wholesale. UWM launches Built-In Rewards. FHFA loosens insurance rules. Fannie retiring limited review for condos.
30-Yr: 6.38% 10-Yr: 4.44% loanDepot Wholesale FHFA Insurance Fed Hold
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