Welcome to the Market Advantage! Hosts Olivia DeLancey, Brennan O’Connell, and Mike Vough break down October’s mortgage market data, highlighting production trends, rate environment shifts, and secondary market insights.

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Key Takeaways:

• October’s market activity shifted compared to previous months, reflecting both seasonal patterns and broader market momentum.
• Purchase and refinance activity showed typical seasonal changes, but with some notable differences in how each segment performed.
• Mortgage rates moved in a favorable direction, influenced by both macroeconomic factors and market-specific dynamics.
• The gap between mortgage rates and Treasury yields narrowed, signaling changes in investor sentiment and pricing power.
• Lenders adjusted their strategies for loan sales, prioritizing certain execution channels and responding to changing market incentives.
• Servicing approaches shifted, with valuations rising and lenders reconsidering the balance between immediate returns and long-term relationships.

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