Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week slightly lower which put a little upward pressure on rates. Rates pushed higher Monday morning, were neutral mid-week, and finished with a slight negative bias. Stocks were considerably more volatile with huge swings higher Monday and into Tuesday morning followed by sharp selling pressure most of the … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, November 17th, 2025 →

If you’re getting ready to buy a home, you’ve likely heard the terms “prequalified” and “preapproved.” While they sound similar, they serve very different purposes in the mortgage process—and understanding the difference can make all the difference when it’s time to make an offer. What Does It Mean to Be Prequalified? Prequalification is an early … Continue reading Prequalified vs. Preapproved: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters →

Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week slightly lower which put a little upward pressure on rates. Rates took a negative tone to start the week, were neutral mid-week, and saw some additional upward pressure Friday. The U.S. Government data remained delayed due to the shutdown. Third party releases were few and far between. … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, November 10th, 2025 →