Mortgage Rates Just Slightly Higher; Volatility Ahead

Mortgage rates started the day heading higher after overnight news of a potential ceasefire in Ukraine caused investors to quickly sell safe-haven assets. The mortgage-backed-securities (MBS) that dictate mortgage rates fall into this ‘safe-haven’ category along with US Treasuries. When investors are selling MBS, prices move lower and rates move higher.

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