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MCT is a leader in the secondary market and mortgage industry space. Since 2001 we have grown from a mortgage pipeline hedging specialist into a fully-integrated provider of capital markets services and technology, constantly with a finger on the pulse on secondary market trends and news. Throughout these transformative years, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and are eager to share that all with you. From webinar recaps to weekly market updates, stay updated by browsing our extensive blog content collection.

MCT Industry Webinar: Maximize Loan Trading Profits with MCT Marketplace

MCT Industry Webinar: Maximize Loan Trading Profits with MCT Marketplace

With limited mortgage volume, you need to make the most of every loan trade. MCT Marketplace is the largest mortgage asset exchange for the U.S. secondary market that is pushing the industry forward with new efficiencies and executions. View this webinar featuring MCT’s Phil Rasori, Paul Yarbrough, and Justin Grant for a practical guide to maximizing your loan trading profits.

MCT⭐Star Newsletter: July 2023, Issue 28

MCT⭐Star Newsletter: July 2023, Issue 28

Menu: • Articles & Press Releases • Whitepapers & Webinars • Events & Conferences • Did You Know? MCT Star July 2023 – Sweet Summertime June 21st marked the first day of summer and we can't believe how quickly this year is flying by! With the...

MCT⭐Star Newsletter: May 2023, Issue 26

MCT⭐Star Newsletter: May 2023, Issue 26

Menu: • Articles & Press Releases • Whitepapers & Webinars • Events & Conferences • Did You Know? MCT Star May 2023 – Leveraging Bid Tape AOT?  MCT has a secret to share. Unique tools, like MCT’s bid tape assignment of trade (AOT), are saving clients...

MCT Webinar – Strategies to Improve Profitability in the Current Market

MCT Webinar – Strategies to Improve Profitability in the Current Market

In this webinar, MCT’s Phil Rasori and Paul Yarbrough will provide a current market overview and include actionable insights to improve profitability for lenders. Attendees will receive key hedging, trading, best execution, and MSR recommendations, as well as how to leverage technology to improve profitability and efficiency.

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: April 2023 Data

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: April 2023 Data

MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices covers the period from April 1 through April 30, 2023, and represents a broad and balanced cross section of several hundred lenders of various sizes and business models in the mortgage industry across retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

MCT⭐Star Newsletter: April 2023, Issue 25

MCT⭐Star Newsletter: April 2023, Issue 25

Are you getting the support you need to weather the storm? While the latest MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices did show an increase in lock volume in March, it could be a little longer before things turn around.

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: March 2023 Data

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: March 2023 Data

MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices covers the period from March 1 through March 31, 2023, and represents a broad and balanced cross section of several hundred lenders of various sizes and business models in the mortgage industry across retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

MCT⭐Star Newsletter: March 2023, Issue 24

MCT⭐Star Newsletter: March 2023, Issue 24

MCT Star March 2023 – MCT Exchange is Around the Corner!This year’s MCT Exchange will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego from March 23-25th. If you have any questions about this conference, please contact us today!

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: February 2023 Data

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: February 2023 Data

MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices covers the period from February 1 through February 28, 2023, and represents a broad and balanced cross section of several hundred lenders of various sizes and business models in the mortgage industry across retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

Special Feature – Market Commentary

Special Feature – Market Commentary

We wanted to broach three newsworthy stories from 2023 that have not been addressed in the weekly commentary: changes to the Loan Level Price Adjustment (LLPA) matrix, Wells Fargo’s exit from the correspondent lending space, and the U.S. breaching its debt ceiling.

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: January 2023 Data

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: January 2023 Data

MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices covers the period from January 1 through January 31, 2023, and represents a broad and balanced cross section of several hundred lenders of various sizes and business models in the mortgage industry across retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

The Fed’s Latest Moves and Market Impact

The Fed’s Latest Moves and Market Impact

After six consecutive rate increases of 50 BPS or more, as expected, the Fed raised rates by 25 BPS today (Wednesday), lifting fed funds to a new target range of 4.5-4.75%. More importantly, the committee continued to promise “ongoing increases” in overnight borrowing costs as part of its ongoing and unresolved battle against inflation. By keeping the promise of future rate hikes, the Fed pushed back against investor expectations that it was ready to signal the end of the current tightening cycle.

MCT⭐Star Newsletter: January 2023, Issue 22

MCT⭐Star Newsletter: January 2023, Issue 22

Most people create resolutions of change for the new year. At MCT, we want to create the resolution to continuously be your trusted capital markets partner by providing opportunities for growth and prosperity

MCT Whitepaper: Mortgage Pipeline Hedging 101

MCT Whitepaper: Mortgage Pipeline Hedging 101

This whitepaper will review information on moving to mandatory loan sales through mortgage pipeline hedging, the strategy of hedging, the benefits of hedging, and how to determine if you are ready.

Housing Market 2022 End of Year Summary

Housing Market 2022 End of Year Summary

I’m sure there are plenty of us who would love to forget 2022, but let’s recap what happened in the bond and housing markets and put a bow on the year before we move to a hopefully more profitable 2023