This week saw the Fed announce a reduction in its bond buying. In separate news, the big jobs report was much stronger than expected. Both of these things events should have pushed rates higher. So why didn’t they?
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Why Did Rates Completely Ignore This Week's Bad News?

For anyone following interest rates very closely in 2013, the taper tantrum is not easily forgotten. It describes the bond market’s knee-jerk response to the realization that the Federal Reserve will be winding down its bond purchase program. With the Fed almost certain to make a similar announcement next Wednesday, should we be scared yet again?
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Don't Fear The Taper

Over the past 30 days, interest rates have risen sharply. This is true for both mortgage rates and bond market benchmarks like 10yr Treasury yields. But another version of the 10yr Treasury yield continues to operate near all-time lows.
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Highest Rates Since April, But There's a Catch

After a calm summer at historic lows, mortgage rate volatility has ramped up heading into the fall. What are rates worried about, and is this just the beginning of more drama?
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Are Rates Doomed to Continue Higher?

A weak jobs report is usually great news for mortgage rates, but nothing could be farther from the truth this week!
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Mortgage Rates Much Higher Despite Weaker Jobs Data

The conforming loan limit is set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Mortgages under that amount generally have the lowest effective rates, and in some cases are easier to qualify for. With prices appreciating rapidly in the past year, a big increase in the loan limit would be big news.
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Mortgage Limits Have NOT Changed (Yet)

As recently as Thursday, there was widespread coverage suggesting mortgage rates had only risen modestly this week with 30yr fixed rates still well under 3.00%. So who’s lying to you?
Source: Kevin Litwicki MBSLIVE
Who's Lying About The Spike in Mortgage Rates?

Mortgage rates ended the week at the highest levels in roughly 2 months as investors moved to the sidelines ahead of next week’s Fed announcement.
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Rates at 2-Month Highs; Big Changes For Investor/2nd Home Loans

Rates are dictated by the bond market and bonds are flashing a warning sign about volatility on the horizon.
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Rate Reckoning Draws Closer

It was a busy week for economic data with several reports that were pertinent to the housing market. In addition to being the perennial top dog among economic reports, this Friday’s jobs report was especially important due to its role in the Federal Reserve’s decision-making process.
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Soaring Prices, Slumping Sales, And An Unexpected Reaction to The Jobs Report