For the week ending on February 13th, 2026 Table of Content The Jobless Claims Paradox  — Why "Good News" Is Keeping Your Rate Stuck The "Subdued Housing" Trap  — Why Smart Investors Are Moving Right Now Weekly Rate Update & Economic Indicators  — How They're Affecting Your Wallet Your Move: Stop Timing the Market, Start Timing Your Deal  — The DSCR Ratio Strategy That Saves You 50 Basis Points Summary Mortgage rates just dipped to 6.10%—and nobody cared. The 30-year fixed ba