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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Rate Update — Mortgage Rates Breaking Down Real-Time — What's Driving Them Now

from Mortgage Rates Today | Housing Market & Fed News – The Rate Update with Dan Frio · host Dan Frio

🔴 The Rate Update — Mortgage Rates Breaking Down Real-Time: What’s Driving Them Now? Mortgage rates are moving in real time — and today we’re breaking down the economic news, housing data, Treasury yields, oil prices, inflation concerns, and geopolitical headlines that are driving the market. Today’s big question: Are mortgage rates finally getting relief from weaker economic data — or will oil prices, inflation concerns, and global uncertainty keep pressure on bonds and rates? In this episode, Dan Frio breaks down: • ADP payroll numbers and what they signal about the labor market • Why a cooling jobs market matters for mortgage rates • Case-Shiller home price data and what it means for buyers • Consumer confidence and buyer sentiment • Iran, oil prices, and inflation risk • Treasury yields, bonds, and MBS movement • Why mortgage rates do not follow the Fed directly • What homebuyers and homeowners should watch next If you’re buying a home, refinancing, or waiting for rates to improve, this episode will help you understand what is really moving the mortgage market today. 🔗 NEXT STEPS 🏠 Ready to Buy or Refinance? Get Pre-Approved https://257781.my1003app.com/246527/register 📅 Want to Talk Through Your Options? Schedule a Consultation https://calendly.com/d/cq29-7xd-x3v/the-frio-team?month=2025-05 ✉️ Have Questions? Contact / Ask Dan https://www.therateupdate.com/contact CHAPTERS 00:00 Mortgage Rates Breaking Down Real-Time 00:35 What’s Driving Rates Right Now? 01:20 ADP Jobs Data Comes In Around Expectations 02:15 Why a Cooling Labor Market Matters for Mortgage Rates 03:10 Case-Shiller Home Prices and Housing Market Pressure 04:05 Are Home Prices Finally Slowing Down? 05:00 Consumer Confidence and Buyer Sentiment 06:00 Iran, Oil Prices, and Inflation Concerns 07:05 Treasury Yields, Bonds, and Mortgage Rate Movement 08:10 Why Mortgage Rates Don’t Follow the Fed Directly 09:05 What Homebuyers Should Watch Today 10:00 Final Takeaway for Homeowners and Refinancers 10:45 Track Your Target Rate and Know When to Act TOP RESOURCES 📉 Track Mortgage Rates Automatically https://rw2.therateupdate.com/ 🏠 TRU Mortgage Command Center https://command.therateupdate.com/ 💳 TRU Debt Optimizer https://debtrelief.therateupdate.com/ 🧮 Mortgage Calculators & Tools https://stan.store/TRU-Foundations 📊 Credit Monitoring — SmartCredit https://www.smartcredit.com/?PID=42980 📈 Free Credit Scores — Credit Karma https://www.creditkarma.com/lp/free-credit-scores-v12aff?adcopy=0&adcampaign=core_acq_awin Welcome to The Rate Update with Dan Frio. I break down mortgage rates, housing, inflation, Treasury yields, Federal Reserve policy, and the economic news that impacts homebuyers, homeowners, real estate professionals, and anyone watching the housing market. My goal is simple: help you understand what’s happening, why it matters, and what you should do next. On this channel, you’ll find content about mortgage rates today, housing market updates, refinance opportunities, homebuying strategies, inflation, Federal Reserve news, Treasury and bond market movements, and tools to help you save money and make smarter decisions. WORK WITH ME 📅 Schedule a Consultation https://calendly.com/d/cq29-7xd-x3v/the-frio-team?month=2025-05 📝 Apply for a Mortgage — 1 Application • 1 Credit Pull • 30+ Lenders https://257781.my1003app.com/246527/register 📨 Contact / Ask Dan https://www.therateupdate.com/contact FOLLOW THE RATE UPDATE YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@TheRateUpdatewithDanFrio Instagram → https://instagram.com/therateupdate TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@therateupdate — DISCLAIMER — Dan Frio is a licensed mortgage loan officer in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, NMLS #246527, with TRU Mortgage Team / PBT Bancorp, NMLS #257781, an Equal Housing Lender. This channel and all content are for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this video, description, comments, calculators, tools, emails, websites, or linked content should be construed as an offer to lend, commitment to lend, financial advice, legal advice, tax advice, or investment advice. Mortgage approvals, terms, rates, down payment requirements, and program availability are subject to change without notice and depend on borrower qualifications, including credit score, income, assets, employment, property type, occupancy, appraisal, title, underwriting approval, and current lending guidelines. All opinions are solely those of Dan Frio and do not necessarily reflect the views of PBT Bancorp, its affiliates, or any other institution. Not all borrowers will qualify. Equal Housing Lender. TRU Mortgage Team / PBT Bancorp NMLS #257781 Dan Frio NMLS #246527 Equal Housing Lender

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