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Oct 16, 2026 4:38 PM
— Mortgage Rates
High rates had ‘chilling effect’ on new-home purchase market in September: MBA
Mortgage applications to buy newly built homes fell 8.3% year over year and 8% from August in September, as rising mortgage rates dampened demand. The MBA estimated seasonally adjusted new-home sales at 584,000 units, the weakest pace since April 2020. The average loan size edged up to $374,724, while the share of FHA applications declined. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.86% in Septemb... more
Oct 16, 2026 3:39 PM
— Bond Markets
CoreWeave stock plunges 12%, but Wall Street analyst says buy the dip
CoreWeave shares fell sharply amid concerns that rising borrowing costs and heavy investment in AI infrastructure could strain its ability to fund expansion. Its bond yields and default-insurance costs surged, despite strong revenue growth, a large contract backlog, and reassurance from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Peer Nebius also declined, while an analyst argued that investors may be overlooking Co... more
Oct 16, 2026 3:37 PM
— Mortgage Finance
Inside Mortgage Trends, Full Issue, Oct. 16, 2026 (PDF)
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Oct 16, 2026 2:15 PM
— Mortgage Lending
Investment property hotspots may present DSCR opportunity
The article highlights that successful loan originators kept mortgage deals moving despite market challenges, sharing the strategies behind their performance.
Oct 16, 2026 1:59 PM
— Mortgage Lending
GSE shareholders closer to big payout after petition denial
The article roundup covers developments involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including potential changes to their structure, privatization prospects, cost-saving initiatives, mortgage servicing policy, and increased mortgage-backed securities purchases. It also mentions a lender’s expansion into direct lending and strategies used by successful loan originators.
Oct 16, 2026 1:34 PM
— Mortgage Lending
Charles Schwab CEO: AI agents trading on your behalf need 'rules of the road'
Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster says AI trading agents should operate only under clear client-defined rules and oversight, warning against handing them unrestricted control. Schwab’s upcoming AI assistant, Charley, will initially handle administrative tasks rather than trades. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, record asset inflows, and higher interest income, though softer guidance a... more
Oct 16, 2026 1:26 PM
— Commercial Real Estate Lending
Commercial real estate sentiment turns negative for the first time since 2023
CRE developers and property owners turned more pessimistic, with the industry sentiment index falling to 48 in September, below the threshold for expected unfavorable conditions. Respondents anticipate higher interest rates, rising construction costs, and somewhat tighter access to capital. However, they expect occupancy, rents, transactions, and employment to improve, favoring investment in stabi... more
Oct 16, 2026 1:18 PM
— Bond Markets
Strategy stock falls 10% as Michael Saylor's bitcoin giant faces index-level threat
Strategy (MSTR) shares fell nearly 10% after MSCI proposed rules that could exclude companies resembling investment funds from its indexes, potentially forcing index-tracking funds to sell their shares. MSCI plans to announce affected companies on November 11, with the rules taking effect after November 30. One analyst estimated related selling at about $2 billion and said markets should be able t... more
Oct 16, 2026 12:48 PM
— Mortgage Lending
MBA Advocacy Update: MBA, FirstHome IQ Launches Homebase to Support Loan Officer Development and Engagement
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced initiatives and leadership updates at its annual conference. MBA and FirstHome IQ launched Homebase, a professional-development and industry-engagement platform for mortgage loan officers. MBA also issued a policy roadmap proposing regulatory and administrative steps to reduce homeownership and rental costs, expand responsible credit access, and support h... more
Oct 16, 2026 12:46 PM
— Bond Markets
Could Have Been Better. Could Have Been Worse
Bond markets gave back a small portion of their recent gains on Thursday, shifting from strong momentum to a sideways-to-slightly-weaker trend. Despite continued tech-stock selling, which could have supported bonds, yields edged higher; traders may be consolidating gains, while rising oil prices may have contributed. Most of the week’s bond rally remained intact.
Oct 16, 2026 12:44 PM
— Treasury Rates
US budget deficit grows to nearly $2 trillion, highest since 2021
The US federal budget deficit rose 12% to $1.99 trillion in fiscal year 2026, driven in part by record interest payments on public debt and increased spending. Higher Treasury yields are raising borrowing costs and may put upward pressure on mortgage rates. Tariff refunds and weaker corporate tax receipts also offset revenue gains, while persistent geopolitical risks could widen the deficit furthe... more
Oct 16, 2026 12:21 PM
— Mortgage Finance
Deliveries to the GSEs Decline by 10% in Third Quarter
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Oct 16, 2026 12:20 PM
— Mortgage Finance
GSE Executives Highlight Improvements in Tough Market
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Oct 16, 2026 12:20 PM
— Housing Market
Why home prices aren't falling despite a growing surplus of sellers
The U.S. housing market has nearly 63% more sellers than buyers, giving qualified buyers more room to negotiate, but high prices and mortgage costs continue to limit affordability. Existing-home prices reached $417,500 in September, while mortgage rates rose to 7.4%, their highest level since November 2023. High Treasury yields, inflation concerns, and government debt are contributing to elevated ... more
Oct 16, 2026 12:19 PM
— Treasury Rates
The US federal budget deficit for 2026 just came in. It’s $1.992 trillion.
The US federal budget deficit reached $1.992 trillion in fiscal 2026, up 12% from the prior year and about 6% of GDP. National debt has exceeded $40.3 trillion, while annual interest costs have reached a record $1.1 trillion. Analysts warn deficits could grow further, despite administration claims that the fiscal outlook is improving; tariff refunds and rising government spending have contributed ... more
Oct 16, 2026 12:18 PM
— Mortgage Finance
Variety in Credit Scores Among Three Models
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Oct 16, 2026 12:14 PM
— Mortgage Finance
GSE Officials Cite Slow Adoption With UAD 3.6
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Oct 16, 2026 12:12 PM
— Mortgage Finance
Fannie Simplifies Some Verification Requirements
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Oct 16, 2026 12:10 PM
— Mortgage Finance
Freddie Mac Hits Default Reporting Milestone
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Oct 16, 2026 12:08 PM
— Mortgage Finance
GSE Roundup: Oct. 16, 2026
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Oct 16, 2026 12:01 PM
— Mortgage Lending
The Score That Keeps Mortgages Moving (sponsored by FICO)
FICO argues that accurate, consistent credit scoring is essential across the mortgage lifecycle and supports modernizing FHA underwriting with newer models and data, including trended credit and rental payment history. It says independent Milliman analyses found FICO Score 10T more predictive than VantageScore 4.0, especially for first-time FHA buyers and during periods of higher defaults. The art... more
Oct 16, 2026 11:53 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Servicers must watch non QM as negative outcomes grow
The article highlights several mortgage-industry developments: ICE dropped a planned SDK access fee as migration lags; homeowners allege Roundpoint charged improper fees; Pentiv is developing AI tools for recruiting and mortgage renewals; California regulators seek to suspend Wallick & Volk’s license over escrow-fund handling; a Figure unit postponed a $346 million residential mortgage-backed secu... more
Oct 16, 2026 11:52 AM
— Housing Market
Existing Home Sales Treading Same Old Water
Existing-home sales rose 1.5% in September to a 3.99 million annual rate, but remained among the slowest levels of the year as higher mortgage rates limited buyer eligibility. Inventory increased modestly year over year, and homes took longer to sell, giving buyers more negotiating leverage. The median price reached $417,500, up 1.3% from a year earlier, while affordability weakened.
Oct 16, 2026 11:45 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Only a Modest Decline For Mortgage Apps. Next Week Should Improve
Mortgage applications fell 2.7% for the week ending October 9 as the average 30-year fixed rate rose to 7.50%, its highest level since November 2023. Purchase applications dropped 4% and were 16% below a year earlier, while refinance applications were nearly flat but remained 56% below year-ago levels. Borrowers increasingly turned to adjustable-rate mortgages, which made up 10.5% of applications.
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Users should contact lenders directly to obtain formal, binding loan offers. If you identify any discrepancies in the data or would like to have your institution’s rates included, please contact us at content@loanglass.com.
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