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Will a $200 Billion GSE MBS Buy Push Mortgage Rates Into the Fives? | Jan. 9, 2026

This episode of Optimal Insights examines the market’s reaction to a potential $200 billion GSE MBS purchase. Hosts discuss how bond selection, targeting first-time affordability, and potential policy paths like tightening mortgage spreads could impact mortgage rates.

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