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The multi-trillion-dollar housing market is a centerpiece of the U.S. economy. Whether you’re a mortgage lender, real estate professional, or anyone simply interested in staying informed – understanding housing finance starts with data-driven insights and analysis. The Market Advantage is your source for timely mortgage origination data and trusted commentary. Produced by Optimal Blue – the industry’s only end-to-end capital markets technology provider – the Market Advantage podcast and comp ...
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Refi Activity Surges, Joel Kan Discusses the MBA Application Survey Index | September 2024 Data
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Welcome to this month’s episode of Market Advantage from Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from September 2024 and feature an interview with Joel Kan, deputy chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association. Key Takeaways: September rate lock activity: The month saw a significant surge in refinance volume. MBA Application Survey …
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Navigating Economic Winds: Employment, Rates, and Refinancing | Oct. 7, 2024
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Welcome to Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss how the robust job growth, particularly in the hospitality and service sectors, has influenced market expectations and rate movements. They highlight the ongoing challenges in the economy and the potential for refinancing waves as rates trend lower in the coming months. The conversat…
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From Inflation to Interest Rates: Understanding Market Dynamics | Sept. 30, 2024
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Welcome to the first episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the recent developments in interest rates and their impact on market trends. The episode highlights a significant drop in mortgage rates, approaching 6%, which has sparked an increase in lock volumes, defying typical seasonal patterns. The team also explores the …
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Get the insights you need to maximize your profitability this week. Welcome to OPTIMAL INSIGHTS, brought to you by Optimal Blue. Join our experts as they explore the latest real-time rate data and provide essential commentary spanning from originations to capital markets – insights you need to hear as you start your week. Designed for mortgage prof…
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The multi-trillion-dollar housing market is a centerpiece of the U.S. economy. Whether you’re a mortgage lender, real estate professional, or anyone simply interested in staying informed – understanding housing finance starts with data-driven insights and analysis. The Market Advantage is your source for timely mortgage origination data and trusted…
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