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Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: A Cowen Trip to Boston and a Tough Week for Rates

Jul 27, 2026

Greetings from Casa de Cowen. I will do my best to keep this story short, but it is epic and such a Cowen story. I had a conference in Boston last weekend. Fly up Sunday, back Tuesday morning. I was super excited because it included Coke Deck tickets at Fenway for Monday night’s game. Fenway and the Red Sox were a bucket-list opportunity, and they were on an epic 12+ game winning streak.Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Classic Albums, a New Teammate, and a Roller Coaster Week for Rates

Jul 20, 2026

Greetings from Casa de Cowen. Had a great conversation Thursday evening that I wanted to share. My cousin, who is 10 years younger than I am, and I were in Charlottesville Thursday night taking young Brendan out for dinner. Naturally, the conversation turned to music.Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: One Hungry Dog and a Week of Market Volatility

Jul 13, 2026

Greetings from Casa de Cowen. I have made this public service announcement before, but given the events of last Thursday night, it is worth repeating. Never, and I mean never, decide that having a German Shorthaired Pointer, or GSP for short, is a good idea.Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Mulch, Mayhem, and Mortgage Rates Moving Lower

Jun 29, 2026

Greetings from Casa de Cowen. Dangerously close to finishing my 10 yards of mulch. I would say I have about two yards left, and that should be soon. I have been mentally preparing for this moment for a couple of days, making sure I do not get sidetracked. We will see how that goes.Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Family Time, Fishing, and a Rocky Week for Rates

Jun 22, 2026

Greetings from Casa de Cowen. Believe it or not, there was not much crazy happening in my house this past week. Hurricane Brendan came home Wednesday night after working a two-day camp for young players at the UVA baseball facility. His days consisted of 6:00 a.m. wake-ups, physical therapy, camp all day, and then lifting afterward. The point is, he was exhausted when he rolled in.Full Story