September’s inflation pickup puts recent rate improvements at risk, potentially eroding affordability gains from lower home prices and seller concessions
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Prime rose to 7% while the 10-year Treasury remained near 5%, giving originators two different borrower conversations
Markets overwhelmingly expect a quarter-point hike, but the Fed’s projections and the bond market’s response may matter more to originators
Fed chair says broader financial conditions remain loose, inflation is too high, and markets should expect less guidance on what comes next
Slower hiring strengthens bonds and eases concerns over additional Fed tightening
The Senate confirmation lands days after hot inflation reports rattled bond markets, forcing lenders and borrowers to rethink how soon meaningful rate relief could arrive
New reserve requirements, end of streamlined condo reviews, and rapid AI adoption are forcing lenders to rethink operations in real time
The Fed maintains the federal funds rate between 4.25% and 4.5%