Mortgage rates rise despite 0B GSE MBS expansion signal

Mortgage rates rise despite $200B GSE MBS expansion signal

The market initially reacted strongly after President Donald Trump signaled support for increased activity, directing the GSEs toward a $200 billion expansion of their MBS portfolios. Bloomberg reported on March 22 that the... Read more »
Barry Habib, Logan Mohtashami say housing market set for pent-up demand surge

Barry Habib, Logan Mohtashami say housing market set for pent-up demand surge

Supply constraints, capital gains tweaks While demand may rise, inventory remains constrained. Audience members asked about measures to boost supply — including tweaks to capital gains rules in areas where housing stock... Read more »
MBS market imbalance fueling higher rates

MBS market imbalance fueling higher rates

“If the market got the sense that [the GSEs] were back in that role, even on a limited basis compared to where they once were … and they could step in and... Read more »