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FNMA 3.5
94-14 : +0-09
FNMA 4.0
98-15 : +0-05
FNMA 4.5
101-24 : +0-02
FNMA 5.0
104-17 : +0-01
GNMA 3.5
95-08 : +0-08
GNMA 4.0
99-30 : +0-04
GNMA 4.5
103-02 : +0-01
GNMA 5.0
105-32 : +0-01
FHLMC 3.5
94-08 : +0-06
FHLMC 4.0
98-10 : +0-06
FHLMC 4.5
101-21 : +0-02
FHLMC 5.0
104-15 : +0-01
Pricing as of 11:02 AM EST
Morning Market Updates
A recap of MBS Market Updates provided by MND Analysts and streamed live to the MBSonMND Dashboard .
11:01AM  :  Sideways Slide Gives Way To MBS Gains. Reprices Possible
For lenders who are already out with rate sheets today, reprices for the better are a possibility on recent MBS gains to 101-24 in 4.5's. But in most cases, it's still a bit early for that, and some lenders may need further gains before repricing though. Benchmark 10's are currently doing well with respect to their pivot point at 3.45, right now at 3.442.
10:29AM  :  Bonds Move Mostly Sideways Despite Stock Rally Following Sentiment
10yr notes are still dancing around 3.45 while FNCL 4.5's maintain 101-22 levels following Consumer Sentiment's better than expected print. This is a promising sign for bonds being able to hold support today as it occurs during a stock rally.. S&P's moved from 1313 to 1317 in the same time.
9:57AM  :  DATA FLASH: Consumer Sentiment
*** US CONSUMER SENTIMENT FINAL FEB 77.5 (CONSENSUS 75.3) VS PRELIMINARY FEB 75.1 *** CURRENT CONDITIONS INDEX FINAL FEB 86.9 (CONSENSUS 86.8) VS PRELIMINARY FEB 86.8 *** CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS INDEX FINAL FEB 71.6 (CONSENSUS 68.0) VS PRELIMINARY FEB 67.6 *** 12-MONTH ECONOMIC OUTLOOK INDEX FINAL FEB 85 VS PRELIM FEB 78 *** 1-YEAR INFLATION OUTLOOK FINAL FEB 3.4 PCT VS PRELIM FEB 3.4 PCT *** 5-YEAR INFLATION OUTLOOK FINAL FEB 2.9 PCT VS PRELIMINARY FEB 2.9 PCT *** CONSUMER SENTIMENT INDEX AND CURRENT CONDITIONS INDEX BOTH AT HIGHEST SINCE JAN 2008 *** CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS INDEX AT HIGHEST SINCE SEPT 2009
9:48AM  :  MBS Continue In Tight Range Ahead Of Consumer Sentiment
Consumer Sentiment will be released at 955am. Heading into that data, the 10yr note has seen some support from it's short term pivot at 3.45 and is currently at 3.4402. FNCL 4.5's ar about half a tick better at 101-22 but have gone no higher so far today, and no lower than 101-19. We'd be looking for either that high or low to break on any pronounced reaction to data. If it breaks higher and maintains, then reprices for the better are possible for lenders already out with pricing. If it breaks lower than 101-19, those same lenders would be more likely to reprice for the worse depending on the severity of the break.
9:05AM  :  Bond Market Slightly Improved Following GDP
10yr notes reached 3.47 earlier this morning, but improved following the release of the GDP revisions. However, they find themselves currently battling a short term pivot point at 3.45 which was supportive yesterday morning and resistant yesterday afternoon and earlier this morning. We've seen a couple bounces, but at 3.4457, we could be seeing that resistance give way. FNCL 4.5's have been boring by comparison, moving very little from their current 101-21+ price, which is unchanged on the day. Consumer Sentiment still to come at 9:55am.
8:32AM  :  DATA FLASH: Q4 GDP revised to +2.8 pct
*** PRELIM Q4 GDP +2.8 PCT (CONSENSUS +3.3 PCT), PREV +3.2 PCT; FINAL SALES +6.7 PCT (CONS +7.2 PCT), PREV +7.1 PCT *** PRELIM Q4 GDP DEFLATOR +0.4 PCT (CONS +0.3 PCT), PREV +0.3 PCT *** Q4 PCE PRICE INDEX +1.8 PCT (CONS +1.8 PCT), PREV +1.8 PCT; CORE PCE +0.5 PCT (CONS +0.4 PCT), PREV +0.4 PCT *** Q4 CONSUMER SPENDING +4.1 PCT (PREV +4.4 PCT), DURABLES +21.0 PCT (PREV +21.6 PCT) *** Q4 MARKET-BASED PCE PRICE INDEX +1.9 PCT (PREV +1.9 PCT), CORE +0.4 PCT (PREV +0.3 PCT) *** Q4 BUSINESS INVESTMENT +5.3 PCT (PREV +4.4 PCT), EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE +5.5 PCT (PREV +5.8 PCT) *** Q4 HOME INVESTMENT +2.8 PCT (PREV +3.4 PCT), BUS. INVESTMENT IN STRUCTURES +4.5 PCT (PREV +0.8 PCT) *** Q4 EXPORTS +9.6 PCT (PREV +8.5 PCT), IMPORTS -12.4 PCT (PREV -13.6 PCT) *** Q4 GDP EX MOTOR VEHICLES +3.2 PCT (PREV +3.6 PCT) *** Q4 YEAR-ON-YEAR PCE PRICE INDEX +1.2 PCT (PREV +1.2 PCT), CORE PCE +0.8 PCT (PREV +0.8 PCT) *** Q4 BUSINESS INVENTORY CHANGE +$7.1 BLN (PREV +$7.2 BLN) *** Q4 BUSINESS INVENTORY CHANGE CUTS 3.7 PERCENTAGE POINT FROM GDP CHANGE
8:31AM  :  Testing the Flight to Safety
We'll get a better idea today about whether or not the recent bond market rally has been totally a factor of a flight to safety or if there really are legs under a potential shift in investor attitudes. Equity futures are on the mend following a three-day sell-off that has pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 323 points. “For the first time in days, there seems to be an aura of calm in financial markets,” said analysts at BMO Capital Markets, noting that European bourses are rallying up to 1% and nearly all Asian markets closed the week higher. S&P 500 futures are up 8.5 points to 1,311.20 and Dow futures are trading 78 points higher at 12,115. Light crude oil turned back to double-digits yesterday as Saudi Arabia started to boost production and reports from the middle-east said the ongoing political turmoil hadn’t disrupted production. Light crude is currently down 0.14% to $97.06 per barrel. Gold prices are 0.30% higher at $1,405.70 per ounce. The 10-year Treasury traded with a yield of 3.44% and 3.47% overnight, after falling by five basis points to close at 3.44% yesterday. Benchmark 10s are currently -5/32 at 101-10+ yielding 3.466%. The FNCL 4.5 MBS coupon is -2/32 at 101-20.
8:14AM  :  New MBS Commentary Post

Featured Market Discussion
A recap of the featured comments from the Live Discussion on the MBSonMND Dashboard .
Dirk Postupack  :  "I think we finish up 5 or 6 on the day............"
Alan Craft  :  "I heard that rumor JR. Would like some clarification."
Chris Kopec  :  "GDP came in light......I'm guessing Consumer Sentiment didn't bake in the recent oil (gas) spike."
John Rodgers  :  "I think it will be a "ho hum" day today. Not much up or down."
Chris Kopec  :  "I wonder how the market will square up safety trades prior to the weekend considering the middle east situation."
John Rodgers  :  "An appraiser told me she knows a loan officer that is shutting down his net branch due to the comp changes because branch managers could not originate loans. Do any of you work for companies that are subscribing to that? I can't find it in the Fed Papers."
Chris Kopec  :  "Tony Crescenzi's comments were interesting as well....basically that today's yields already bake in rate increases next year."
Victor Burek  :  "flagstar is about .1 better than yesterday"
Chris Kopec  :  "They range from very non to "why did I send my loan to this lender"?"
Gus Floropoulos  :  "Lender specific"
Chris Kopec  :  "Scott....beware lender overlays on the DU Refi Condos"
Scott Valins  :  "One last question on DU Refi plus - is it true that you don't need to clear condo eligibility (warranty) on Refi plus like you do on regular deals?"
Adam Quinones  :  "TYH = 10yr TSY futures contract"
Adam Quinones  :  "pretty meager. modest pick up in TYH flows after data flashed. MBS market quiet. Still no supply."
Gus Floropoulos  :  "volume a no show today?"
Scott Valins  :  "cool thanks Jill I guess I will run it through DU myself and see if I get an appraisal waiver at a certain value"
Jill Statz  :  "not sure on that...but I know I have lost some loans to Chase because they do not have to do appraisal no matter what and if value is iffy they are better off "
Jill Statz  :  "retail probably does not requre and appraisal...they just streamline"
Scott Valins  :  "thx Jill. So your understanding is that even though same retail servicer can do the streamlined version of our Refi + they still have to use an appraised value and suffer the LLPA hits as we do?"
Adam Quinones  :  "he doesnt support guaranteeing debt. that is all he said."
Adam Quinones  :  "he doesnt sound like a bond trader who needs a credit wrap to make them feel warm and fuzzy."
Andy Pada  :  "doesn't support any federal guarantee?"
Adam Quinones  :  "presumably through indirect effects like education and jobs"
Adam Quinones  :  "he doesnt support guaranteeing debt, he would encourage homeownership through equity"
Andy Pada  :  "Does anyone know what Lacker said about the GSEs?"