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Patriot Pacific Financial Corp.
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10/07/2026
π¨π¨ DAILY MORTGAGE MARKET UPDATE π¨π¨
7.7%?! NOT TODAY, SATAN! π
π‘ MORTGAGE RATES
Yesterday: 7.56%
Today: 7.59% π
That's +0.03%. But trust me, today's story is WAY more interesting than that. Mortgage rates started the morning ABOVE 7.7%!
Yep. The bond market woke up and chose violence. Again. π
Then, about 30 minutes later, something beautiful happened.
BONDS STARTED RECOVERING!
Lenders began improving their pricing, and by the afternoon, nearly everyone had lowered rates at least once. We went from a potential disaster to a pretty decent recovery.
π€ WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?
The 10-year Treasury briefly hit roughly 5.36%, its highest level since 2002. Then buyers stepped in, pushing yields back toward 5.28%.
A solid Treasury auction helped calm things down, while oil prices also retreated. Lower bond yields generally help mortgage pricing.
The catch?
We're STILL at 7.59%.
That's like getting punched in the face, then celebrating because the second punch missed. π
π WHAT ABOUT STOCKS?
Wall Street wasn't exactly celebrating.
Dow: -0.7%
S&P 500: -0.2%
Nasdaq: -0.2%
Higher yields, inflation concerns and expensive oil kept investors nervous.
π WHAT'S NEXT?
We're watching the remaining Treasury auctions, oil prices, inflation and whether bond buyers keep showing up. Today's recovery was encouraging, but one afternoon doesn't reverse six weeks of punishment.
π BOTTOM LINE
30-year fixed: 7.59%.
Did rates rise? YES.
Could today have been much worse? ABSOLUTELY.
The bond market pulled off a comeback worthy of an '80s sports movie. Now we just need a sequel where rates actually go DOWN. π
10/07/2026
π¦π‘ VERMONT β WE DO LOANS HERE!
From Burlington to Montpelier, the Green Mountains to Vermontβs small towns and rural communities, Patriot Pacific Financial Corp does home loans in Vermont!
π‘ Conventional Home Loans
πΊπΈ VA Home Loans
π FHA Loans
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ποΈ One-Time-Close Construction Loans
π¨ Renovation Loans
π Bank Statement Loans
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π¦ Jumbo Loans
π Land Loans
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π’ 2β4 Unit Financing
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π§ Email: [email protected]
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10/06/2026
π¨π¨ DAILY MORTGAGE MARKET UPDATE π¨π¨
WAITβ¦ RATES WENT DOWN AGAIN?! π
π‘ MORTGAGE RATES
Yesterday: 7.61%
Today: 7.56% π
That's -0.05%.
Normally a five-basis-point move wouldn't have us firing the confetti cannon, but mortgage rates have only managed to move lower EIGHT times since August 25.
So yeahβ¦ we'll take it. π
π€ IS THE RATE BEATING FINALLY ENDING?
Maybe.
But nobody start playing βCelebrationβ yet.
Yesterday's 7.61% was almost identical to the 7.60% high we hit September 30.
In market nerd language, that starts looking suspiciously like a possible βdouble topβ, two attempts to push through roughly the same ceiling followed by a retreat.
That CAN signal momentum is running out.
It does NOT mean we've confirmed a turnaround.
Basically, the bond market has stopped punching us in the face for five minutes. That's progress. π
π WHAT HELPED TODAY?
Treasury yields finally backed off from their recent insanity.
Oil also stabilized around $100 Brent, taking a little pressure off inflation fears.
And after the massive bond selloff, investors are beginning to look at these yields and say: βOkayβ¦ these things might actually be worth buying.β
More bond buying = lower yields = potentially lower mortgage rates.
π WHAT ABOUT STOCKS?
Wall Street is apparently having a completely different October.
Dow: +0.49%
S&P 500: RECORD CLOSE π
Nasdaq: RECORD CLOSE π
Lower Treasury yields helped, while AI stocks continue partying like somebody found an unopened bottle of Zima in the garage.
π WHAT'S NEXT?
Don't forget Treasury auctions this week.
We're also watching oil, inflation expectations and whether investors keep buying bonds at these higher yields.
If today's move gets follow-through, things could finally get interesting.
π BOTTOM LINE
30-year fixed: 7.56%.
Better? YES.
Trend reversal? Not yet.
But after the last six weeksβ¦We'll take the damn win. π
10/06/2026
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Your VA Home Loan benefit isnβt just for buying a regular house with 0% down. VA financing can do a hell of a lot more than most Veterans realize.
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π± Call/Text: 951.387.0037
π§ Email: [email protected]
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10/06/2026
πΊπΈ VIRGINIA β WE DO LOANS HERE! π‘
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Richmond, Virginia Beach, Northern Virginia and everywhere in between, Patriot Pacific Financial Corp does home loans in the Commonwealth of Virginia!
π‘ Conventional Home Loans
πΊπΈ VA Home Loans
π FHA Loans
πΎ USDA Rural Housing Loans
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ποΈ One-Time-Close Construction Loans β VA, FHA & Conventional
π¨ Renovation Loans β FHA 203(k), VA & Conventional
π° DSCR Investor Loans
π Bank Statement Loans
π¦ Jumbo Loans
π Land Loans
π΅ HELOCs
π΄ Reverse Mortgages & Reverse Purchase Loans
π’ 2β4 Unit Financing
β‘ Hard Money Loans
π Purchase & Refinance Options
Kris McCullough
π± Call/Text: 951.387.0037
π§ Email: [email protected]
π www.KrisMcCullough.com
NMLS 1756904 | DRE 01985953
Patriot Pacific Financial Corp
NMLS 1921615 | DRE 02103516
Equal Housing Opportunity
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10/05/2026
π¨π¨ DAILY MORTGAGE MARKET UPDATE π¨π¨
NO BAD NEWSβ¦ RATES WENT UP ANYWAY. π
π‘ MORTGAGE RATES
Friday: 7.57%
Today: 7.61% π¨
That's +0.04% and another recent high.
Here's the irritating part:
There wasn't some giant economic report that blew everything up today.
The bond market just woke up Monday and chose violence. π
π€ SO WHY ARE RATES STILL CLIMBING?
It's not ONE thing anymore. It's the pile:
π’οΈ Iran war/inflation risk
π° Massive Treasury debt issuance
π’ Heavy corporate bond issuance
π Softer foreign demand for U.S. debt
π A surprisingly resilient economy
π¦ A Fed still willing to fight inflation
All of those things make investors demand higher yields to own bonds. And higher Treasury yields generally mean higher mortgage rates.
The 10-year Treasury climbed to around 5.31% today which tells you where the pressure is coming from.
π WHAT ABOUT STOCKS?
Apparently Wall Street didn't get the memo. π
S&P 500: +0.66%
Dow: +0.18%
Nasdaq: RECORD CLOSE π
Strong stocks can actually make life harder for bonds because investors have another attractive place to put their money.
π WHAT'S NEXT?
This week brings Treasury auctions, and that's worth watching.
But the bigger question is becoming:
HOW HIGH DO YIELDS HAVE TO GO BEFORE INVESTORS FINALLY SAY, βScrew itβ¦ bonds are cheap enoughβ?
In 2023, that line was around 5% on the 10-year.
We already blew through that.
Apparently the new line isβ¦ Β―_(γ)_/Β―
π BOTTOM LINE
30-year fixed: 7.61%.
We're not seeing panic. We're seeing a bond market trying to figure out where βhigh enoughβ actually is.
Basically we're driving around looking for Blockbuster, except nobody knows where the damn store went. π
10/05/2026
Iβm a retired United States Marine.
Now I help Veterans and active-duty military get home loans.
Need a VA loan? Letβs talk.
π± Call/Text: 951.387.0037
Kris McCullough
NMLS 1756904 | DRE 01985953
Patriot Pacific Financial Corp
NMLS 1921615 | DRE 02103516
Equal Housing Opportunity
10/05/2026
ποΈ UTAH β WE DO LOANS HERE! π‘
From Salt Lake City to St. George, Moab to Provo, and communities all across the Beehive State, Patriot Pacific Financial Corp does home loans in Utah!
π‘ Conventional Home Loans
πΊπΈ VA Home Loans
π FHA Loans
πΎ USDA Rural Housing Loans
ποΈ Manufactured Home Loans β land-owned and qualifying homes in parks
ποΈ One-Time-Close Construction Loans β VA, FHA & Conventional
π¨ Renovation Loans β FHA 203(k), VA & Conventional
π° DSCR Investor Loans
π Bank Statement Loans
π¦ Jumbo Loans
π Land Loans
π΅ HELOCs
π΄ Reverse Mortgages & Reverse Purchase Loans
π’ 2β4 Unit Financing
β‘ Hard Money Loans
π Purchase & Refinance Options
Kris McCullough
π± Call/Text: 951.387.0037
π§ Email: [email protected]
π www.KrisMcCullough.com
NMLS 1756904 | DRE 01985953
Patriot Pacific Financial Corp
NMLS 1921615 | DRE 02103516
Equal Housing Opportunity
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π Can ChatGPT Actually Help You Buy a House?
Can ChatGPT actually help you buy a house? Absolutely, but maybe not the way you think.
AI can be an incredibly powerful tool for homebuyers. You can use ChatGPT to research areas, compare properties, understand mortgage terminology, review complicated documents, organize a home inspection report, compare Loan Estimates, and even figure out what questions you should be asking your real estate professionals.
But there's an important distinction:
ChatGPT can help EDUCATE you about buying a house. Your real estate professionals are still responsible for actually getting the job done.
In this video, I break down practical ways homebuyers can use ChatGPT throughout the homebuying processβand where you absolutely should NOT rely solely on AI.
Use AI to become a smarter, better-prepared homebuyer. Just don't call your Loan Officer and say, βChatGPT says I qualify for $700,000.β
Because ChatGPT ain't funding your damn loan. π
KDM Lending Team
Veteran-Owned & Operated
Financing Homes β Building Dreams
Kris McCullough
π± Call/Text: 951.387.0037
π§ Email: [email protected]
π www.KrisMcCullough.com
NMLS 1756904 | DRE 01985953
Patriot Pacific Financial Corp
NMLS 1921615 | DRE 02103516
Equal Housing Opportunity
π Facebook:
π Instagram:
π YouTube:
πDIY Credit Repair:
https://www.creditbuilderiq.com/bus/?offercode=4375029H
π States PPFC Serves: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NM, NC, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV
10/02/2026
π‘ READY FOR YOUR NEXT HOME?
Buying a home is a big move, but figuring out the financing doesnβt have to be the painful part. π
The KDM Lending Team is ready to help you find the right financing for your next home. And because weβre mortgage brokers, weβre not stuck trying to squeeze every borrower into the same little box.
π‘ Conventional Home Loans
πΊπΈ VA Home Loans
π FHA Loans
πΎ USDA Loans
ποΈ Manufactured Home Loans β parks, leased land & land-owned
ποΈ One-Time-Close Construction β VA, FHA & Conventional
π¨ Renovation Loans β FHA 203(k), VA & Conventional
π Bank Statement Loans
π° DSCR Investor Loans
π¦ Jumbo Loans
π Land Loans
π΅ HELOCs
π΄ Reverse Mortgages & Reverse Purchase Loans
β‘ Hard Money Loans
π’ 2β4 Unit Financing
π Purchase & Refinance Options
KDM Lending Team
Veteran-Owned & Operated
Financing Homes β Building Dreams
Kris McCullough
π± Call/Text: 951.387.0037
π§ Email: [email protected]
π www.KrisMcCullough.com
NMLS 1756904 | DRE 01985953
Patriot Pacific Financial Corp
NMLS 1921615 | DRE 02103516
Equal Housing Opportunity
π Facebook:
π Instagram:
π YouTube:
π DIY Credit Repair: Credit Builder IQ
π States PPFC Serves: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NM, NC, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV
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