🏡 Wondering When Mortgage Rates Will Drop? 📉 Crack the Mortgage Rate Code breaks down the latest insights🔎 into what’s driving rates when they’re likely to fall and stabilize and how you can time your home purchase to save big in Metro Detroit! 💰 Get expert tips, easy-to-follow strategies, and the confidence to lock in the best rate and make your smartest move yet! 🚀
🔮 Let’s Crack the Mortgage Rate Code and Save! 🏡💰 ~ Updated April 5, 2025
Hey, Metro Detroit neighbors! 👋 By 10:00 AM every Sunday, I’ll drop fresh insights on where mortgage rates are heading for the week ahead.🗓️ But instead of just tracking past rates “the WHAT“, let’s focus on “WHY” they change and how to predict those shifts—so you can lock in the best rate at the right time. ⏳💡For Next week’s predictions, 🔮don’t miss What My Crystal Ball 🔮 is Telling Me Regarding Future Mortgage Rates in Metro Detroit at the very end of this article. 💯🏆⤵️
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🔎 Last Week in Review: Mortgage Rates & Market Movers
🤯 What a wild week in Metro Detroit! Mortgage rates spiked by 0.32%, ending Friday at 7.07%, and that’s just the beginning. April started quietly, but by the week’s end, the bond market spiraled for one critical reason: Wall Street sold off U.S. Treasury bonds to cover massive deficit debt in the Stock Market. 💣 Normally, investors rush to U.S. bonds as a safe haven during global uncertainty. However, this time, the exact opposite happened.
⚠️ Tariffs entered the scene, and investors panicked. Stocks plunged, and “‘Dash for Cash” began. China started dumping bonds in retaliation, while U.S. investors sold off stocks but didn’t flock to bonds like usual—because confidence in the U.S. bond market crumbled. 📉 As a result, longtime international buyers also backed away, rattled by fractured trade relationships.
👀 Here’s the kicker: The White House hit pause on tariff escalation not out of goodwill—but out of fear. The bond market trembled under pressure from “bond vigilantes,” who either refused to buy or threatened to dump bonds entirely. Less demand = lower bond prices, which = higher yields = more costly debt for the government. 💸
📈 By Friday, the 10-year Treasury yield surged from 4.006% to 4.495% — a massive 0.489% jump. 👻 And always remember: Where the yield goes, mortgage rates follow. 👣
I📊 The Big Why: What Moved the Markets?
🔹 Monday & Tuesday: This was the start of the bond market spike, which rose 0.197%. As a result, investors took notice, and the warning signs were clear—something was brewing. 📈 The bond sell-off began, and Wall Street plummeted fast. wasn’tsn’t just about stocks anymore… the bond market was stealing the spotlight. ⚠️
🔸 Wednesday: By midweek, it was a bloodbath on Wall Street. 💥 China dumped U.S. bonds, and other investors followed, selling off their holdings to cover massive losses. However, it wasn’t just losses that triggered the pivot—it was a full-on protest against government policy. Investors refused to buy bonds, sending a loud message. That’s why Trump rushed to social media just before 1:30 PM to announce a pause on tariffs. Both the Treasury Department and the White House are under pressure to balance tariffs with the fragile bond market.
🔹 Thursday: The selling frenzy continued. 🌍 Global investors and foreign governments kept dumping U.S. Treasury bonds, showing a lack of confidence in U.S. fiscal direction.
🔸 Friday: It got wild 😵💫. The day kicked off with the 10-year Treasury yield skyrocketing. At one point, it peaked at 4.58% before closing at 4.480%. Therefore, we can expect mortgage rates to stay elevated—hovering between 7.0% and 7.1% heading into next week. 📊 The Treasury auction surprisingly went well, but some say it was a warning shot to the White House: 🔪 Use tariffs like a scalpel, not a chainsaw. I’ve prepared a visual showing who buys our debt vs. our trading partners. I hope the visual will help!
🌍 Top 10 Foreign Holders of U.S. Treasury Securities (as of January 2025)
💭 Let’s hope the White House reaches a meeting of the minds 🤝—balancing tariffs with input from the Treasury and Federal Reserve 🏛️. If the U.S. wants to stand alone, we must control our debt and stop raising the debt ceiling to stay afloat. 💡
1️⃣ Japan – $1.079 trillion
Japan is still the largest foreign holder, with a slight increase from December 2024. Japan continues to show confidence in U.S. debt.
2️⃣ China (Mainland) – $760.8 billion
Holdings continue to be reduced and have reached their lowest level since 2009. This reflects rising tensions and shifting priorities.
3️⃣ United Kingdom – $740.2 billion
Experienced a notable increase, possibly representing indirect holdings for other global investors. 💼
4️⃣ Luxembourg – $409.9 billion
Saw a significant rise, often serving as a financial hub for pooled international investments. 📈
5️⃣ Cayman Islands – $404.5 billion
A powerful offshore financial center, holding a surprising share of the U.S. Treasury. 💰
6️⃣ Belgium – $377.7 billion
Home to Euroclear, one of the world’s major securities depositories, which influences its totals.
7️⃣ Canada – $350.8 billion
Holdings have fluctuated recently, mainly due to sell-offs in long-term Treasury bonds. 🍁
8️⃣ France – $335.4 billion
Shows a steady increase, reflecting long-term confidence in U.S. markets.
9️⃣ Ireland – $329.7 billion
A strong holder, often linked to multinational corporations using Irish subsidiaries. 💻
🔟 Switzerland – $301.1 billion
Known for quiet consistency, Switzerland continues to maintain a stable stake in U.S. debt. 🕊️
💥 In total, foreign entities hold approximately $8.5 trillion in U.S. Treasury securities, accounting for nearly one-quarter of our national debt. 💥
📊 TOP 10 U.S. TRADING PARTNERS (GOODS ONLY) – 2025
📥 Top Import Partners
(Based on U.S. imports from these countries)
📤 Top Export Partners
(Based on U.S. exports to these countries)
🧭 Final Thought: Know Who Holds What—And Why It Matters
As the global economy shifts, watching our top trading partners and foreign holders of U.S. Treasury bonds is more important than ever.💡 Trading partners shape what we produce, what we consume, and how we price everyday goods. This directly affects jobs, wages, and household costs across America.💰 Foreign bondholders, meanwhile, influence mortgage rates, borrowing costs, and the long-term financial health of our economy.
In short:
🛠️ One drives our economic engine.
💵 The other fuels it.
And when either stumbles, the ripple effects can shake the entire U.S. market.
🚨 That’s why my focus is shifting. Traditional indicators like inflation and jobs reports are no longer enough. Today, global capital flows and trade imbalances are setting the tone.📌 in the future, I’ll be watching our trading partners and foreign bondholders more closely because these are the new levers pulling today’s economy.
📉 Tracking the Economic Trends ~ Has Now Become Secondary
🚨 Metro Detroit, we’re officially in uncharted territory! Now that tariffs are in play, last week’s bond market moves raised serious concerns about growing bets against America. What should’ve been a great week for the 10-year Treasury yield—thanks to positive inflation data—turned into a missed opportunity. 📉 Instead of falling, the yield stayed elevated, and mortgage rates didn’t budge.
📅 Trading Times Economic Reports ~ The Trends That Should Have Moved Mortgage Rates & Your Money 💰💥Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 2.8%, the lowest level since March 2024—down from 3.1% in February. Producer Price Index (PPI) also fell, hitting 3.3%, a 1% decrease from last month. Consumer confidence dropped for the fourth month, sinking from 74 to 50.8 points. 🧊
🏦 However, the traditional measuring stick for inflation 📏 is no longer reliable. Thanks to the volatility in the bond market and aggressive tariff moves, we’re watching a new set of rules unfold.📉 So… will mortgage rates drop, hold, or climb? 🤔 They’re hovering around 7.0% -7.1 %, but anything could happen with this kind of instability. One thing is clear—the market is as unpredictable as ever.
🎢 Buckle up because following the daily trends is now critical.
💥 Tap into the insights in 🔖 “Today’s Mortgage Rate: Crack the Code and Save” to stay ahead of the curve
Important Dates to Watch ~ 💥These dates may impact mortgage rates immediately ~ Depending on how tariff policies💥
Metro Detroit Neighbors, I’ve had a close👀on the trends, and now you can too. They will affect your monthly mortgage payment! 💵
- Every Thursday morning, initial jobless claims for the week are made.
- Jobs Report: May 2nd (First Friday of the Month) 🔥
- Consumer Confidence: April 25th
- CPI Inflation Report: May 13th
- PPI Inflation Report: May 15th
- The Fed Meeting: May 6th and 7th (This meeting will be necessary for evaluating the economy moving forward).
- PCE Inflation Report: April 30th (Fed preferred measuring stick) 🔥
- Trade Deficit: May 6th
📊 Economists’ Mortgage Rate Projections for 2025: All measurements are out the window. 😤
Back in December, economists crunched the numbers to predict 2025 mortgage rates. There are now no rules or benchmarks moving forward for economists to project where mortgage rates are heading next. For now, it’s how Tariffs are affecting the Bond market. YIKES!! 😬
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🔎 Cracking the Mortgage Rate Code
Every day, I break down WHY mortgage rates rise or fall daily—so you don’t have to guess! 📉📈 Want to stay ahead? I highly recommend 🔖 bookmarking “Today’s Mortgage Rates” for daily updates on what’s moving the market.
The Weekly Review 🗓️
At the end of this post, I’ll reveal 🔮 What My Crystal Ball is Telling Me About Future Mortgage Rates in Metro Detroit! ⤵️🔮Stay tuned! 🚀🏡💰Now more than ever, you’ll need to track daily rates. ⤴️
📊 Step #1 ~ Track the 10-Year Treasury Yield ~ Your Base #
To crack the mortgage rate code, you need to know one key fact: The Federal Reserve (the Fed) doesn’t set mortgage rates directly. Instead, the 10-year Treasury Yield is the base number for daily mortgage rates. 📊💡Where the yield goes, mortgage rates follow. Understanding these market shifts is KEY 🔑 to predicting where rates are headed next! 🚀🏡💰
Step #2 ~ 💥 Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) 💥
💥 This is the most critical piece of the puzzle! 💥 If you want to predict mortgage rate movements, you must understand Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS). 📊🏡 I’ve compiled a full educational guide on this: Understanding Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) & Their Impact on Mortgage Rates—start there! Once you grasp these trends, you’ll know exactly when to lock 🔏your rate and buy your new home with confidence that you are saving money. 🔑💰
💡 How to Calculate Mortgage Rates
📊 Breaking it down on the Right: 🗓️ Current Mortgage Rates for the week
🔹 The teal graph represents the 10-year Treasury Yield Rate. 📉
🔸 The orange graph shows the MBS Price Gap Rat.e 📊
➕ Add them together, and you get the mortgage rate—your top number! 💡🏠
Now, let’s talk about the “What-If” on the left scenario. 📉📈 The left-side graph highlights why tracking the MBS Gap Rate is crucial—it directly affects your mortgage rate! Keeping an eye on this gap can help you predict when rates will rise or fall before they do.
🗓️Historical Trends: What the Past Tells Us: 📊 Over the past 50 years, the average MBS Price Gap Rate was 1.72%.📉 In March 2020, when the government stepped in to support the economy, the MBS Gap Rate jumped to 2.75%, and at one time⏳ the MBS Gap was low in the 3.0*% range, and Mortgage rates were pushed to 8%.🚀.
Scroll Through the Weekly Mortgage Rates vs. The What If💥Last Week was a Hot 🔥Mess!
Orange = MBS Gap
Teal = 10 =year Treasury Yield
CLICK THE PICTURE TO ENLARGE
📢 The Secret to Tracking When Mortgage Rates Will Drop! 🔥📉
It’s all about supply and demand! 🔄 Investors must trust the economy and gain confidence in the mortgage market. When they add MBS to their portfolios, demand increases, the MBS Gap Rate shrinks, and mortgage rates fall.
The right-side graph tracks daily trends🗓️—so keep an eye on the MBS Gap! 👀💰 The goal? Push it closer to the 50-year average of 1.72%, paving the way for lower mortgage rates and long-term stability! 🚀📊
📊 MBS Gap Trends ~ The Unsung Hero
💥 The key to lower mortgage rates? The Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) Price Gap! 💥 A steady decline week-over-week signals that rates are finally trending down and stabilizing. 📉🏡 For months, the MBS market has been in correction mode, but now we need a shift to more mortgage supply, stronger buyer demand, and MBS prices moving back to the 101+ range. 📊💰 Keep watching this trend—it’s the key to permanently unlocking lower mortgage rates in Metro Detroit, not the yo-yo we’ve been experiencing! 🚀💵
Mortgage Rate Trends for the Last 4 Months ~
The trends are mortgage base rates, which don’t reflect your credit score, down payment, or lender points.
📊 Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates Weekly ~ Average 4/9/2025 ~ Old News 📰
Before the high yield rates ~ based on last week’s rates
The average mortgage rate sets the base number ⤴️ for tracking trends. Freddie Mac’s PMMS Survey ⤵️ gathers data from all mortgages processed between Thursday through Wednesday each week.
🔎 These average rates include lender points, down payments, and credit scores—so when you see mortgage rates in the headlines, they’re coming from Freddie Mac. But remember, your actual rate may be higher or lower based on your financial profile. 💳🏡
📉 When Will Mortgage Rates Drop and Stabilize?
The big question❓ remains: When will rates stabilize and keep trending down? 🤔💰 For mortgage rates to hit 6.25%, the 10-year Treasury yield and MBS Gap Rate must align perfectly—just like in the graph below! 👇📉🏡 Keep an eye on these trends to track when rates will drop. 📉💰
For a lasting drop, we need to see two key shifts:
1️⃣ Federal government spending must be controlled 💰🚫—constantly raising the debt ceiling adds uncertainty to the bond market.
2️⃣ . Tariffs and inflation must be monitored closely 📊🔥—new tariffs could drive up costs, making it harder for the Fed to reach its 2% inflation target 🎯.
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What My Crystal Ball 🔮 is Telling Me about Future Mortgage Rates in Metro Detroit
My crystal ball 🔮 is so confused. What should have been great news 🥳 about inflation tanked. 🪢The bond market was fighting for survival. 🆘 So moving forward, I’ll be expanding what I’m watching 👀to help bring the future back into focus. 🔮⤵️
📉 Bond Market Turmoil vs. Economic Trends
This week witnessed a sharp sell-off in U.S. Treasuries, reminiscent of the COVID-era “dash for cash,” raising alarms about the fragility of the world’s largest bond market. The 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.58% before settling at 4.48%, marking its highest level since mid-February. Investors are shedding U.S. dollars and Treasuries, with experts suggesting that a brief recession may be necessary to stabilize the economy. ReutersBusiness Insider
⚠️ Escalating Trade Tensions
President Trump’s recent imposition of sweeping tariffs has further unsettled markets. On April 2, dubbed “Liberation Day,” a 10% universal tariff was announced, effective April 5, with higher rates for specific countries. China faced a 145% tariff, prompting a retaliatory 125% tariff on U.S. goods. These measures have disrupted supply chains and increased costs for U.S. businesses and consumers.
🏭 Impact on Key Industries
The automotive sector is particularly affected, with a study projecting that U.S. automakers will incur nearly $108 billion in costs due to a 25% tariff on foreign automotive imports and parts. The Big Three—Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis—are expected to bear the brunt, totaling approximately $41.7 billion in losses. Additionally, tech companies like Apple and Tesla face challenges due to their reliance on Chinese manufacturing, leading to stock downgrades and increased operational costs.
🧮 Economic Outlook
While some economic indicators, such as a recent decline in wholesale inflation, suggest resilience, the escalating trade war threatens to reverse these trends. The Producer Price Index fell by 0.4% in March, but economists warn that the new tariffs could reignite inflation and disrupt the Federal Reserve’s policy plans.
🧭 Recession Verdict: Hard Landing Likely?
Given the bond market volatility, aggressive tariff policies, and retaliatory measures from trade partners, many economists now believe the U.S. is heading toward a hard landing. The rising inflation, disrupted supply chains, and declining investor confidence indicate a challenging economic period ahead.
🚨‼️ Now more than ever, I recommend bookmarking 🔖 “Crack Today’s Mortgage Rates and Save”. Please don’t count on the crystal ball🔮; we are now in uncharted territory. Request our newsletter, and I’ll keep you updated with breaking news. 🆘🛟
💥 Heads up: Inflation measurements moving forward won’t tell the full story 😕 because of the tariff policies. The storm may still be forming. 🌪️🔮If you have questions 📲 text or call 248-343-2459!
🔔 Important ~ CNN Market Stock Market Watch 👀
The market momentum index is still ⚠️ and has switched to extreme fear.😨 In the past, investors were looking for safer investments like bonds and securities, but I’m not sure that will hold moving forward. Two words regarding the markets next week: volatile and chaos. 🎲 I monitor 👀the trends all morning and am looking for possible corrections due to investors quickly changing buying and selling tactics. We will continue to watch the market 👀; scroll for the weeks in the US markets.
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