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Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Time Flies at Casa de Cowen and Notes From the Market

Jan 19, 2026

Time flies. Twenty-two years ago this past Sunday, my first-born, Madison “Monk” Cowen, was born. A year ago today, Cin and I were heading to Arlington to have breakfast with some friends, and her first contraction happened on that trip.Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: From College Chaos to Market Moves

Jan 12, 2026

Serious question. Who had Indiana boat-racing Oregon the other night? I could not believe what I was watching. Should be a good matchup for the natty. I will be rooting for Miami, not because I am a fan of The U, but because we are an ACC family. We will see, but Indiana sure has looked good.Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Starting the New Year at Casa de Cowen

Jan 05, 2026

Greetings from Casa de Cowen and Happy New Year. Cin and I were chatting yesterday. Don’t take this the wrong way, but it is time for the kids to go back to school. Shoes. Laundry. Lights left on everywhere. It is time to get back into a routine. Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Life at Home and Notes From the Mortgage Market

Dec 22, 2025

Both kids are home, and the zoo is back in full swing. On Wednesday, I cleaned the kitchen three, maybe four times. I guess we didn’t teach our kids how to do their own dishes. Parent fail.Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: From Charlottesville to the Market With a Notable Addition

Dec 15, 2025

Young Cowen is about to hit his exam load, so it felt like he needed a good meal and a pep talk. Add to that the fact that his mother did all his laundry just a few weeks ago, and yet, as expected, most of it was on the floor of his room. Dirty, not dirty, who knows.Full Story