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What will it actually take to bring mortgage rates meaningfully lower? In this week’s discussion, we look beyond the latest Fed decision to examine the broader forces influencing the market, from government spending and geopolitical uncertainty to oil and diesel supply pressures, inflation, and the bond market’s response. The conversation also turns to an increasingly important issue for the secondary market: the growing use of VantageScore alongside FICO and how investors may price these loans as they begin building a performance history. With questions surrounding prepayment behavior, credit risk, specified pools, and potential pricing differences, the mortgage industry is entering a period where rates, energy markets, fiscal policy, and credit scoring are becoming increasingly interconnected—and understanding those relationships will be critical for lenders navigating what comes next.
