📡 Updated Weekly · Every Wednesday
Which Files Should You
Submit This Week?
Mortgage market conditions change every week. FRDI tells you which profiles to send now — and which to hold.
⚡ Quick Guide — This Week
✅ Submit Now
Credit Score700+
Income TypeW2 (salary)
DTI Ratio40% or below
Job History6+ months
Reserves3+ months
Example: Sarah — 750 FICO, $80K W2, 35% DTI, 10yr job history → Submit today.
⏳ Wait 2-3 Weeks
Credit Score650–680
Income TypeSSDI / Self-Employed
DTI Ratio45–50%
Job History3–6 months
Reserves1–3 months
Example: John — 670 FICO, SSDI income, 48% DTI → Wait. Market may open in 2-3 weeks.
Profile Examples — This Week
First-Time Buyer
✅ Submit
720 FICO · W2 · 38% DTI · Conventional
→ Strong profile, all lenders open
Self-Employed
⏳ Wait
660 FICO · 2yr tax returns · 44% DTI · FHA
→ Borderline. CrossCountry only if urgent.
SSDI Borrower
⏳ Wait
640 FICO · SSDI income · 46% DTI · FHA
→ 2-3 week hold. Check next signal.
Investor / Cash-Out
🚫 Hold
700 FICO · Investment property · Cash-out refi
→ Cash-out heavy lenders tightening now.
VA Purchase
✅ Submit
680 FICO · W2 military · VA loan
→ VA channel less affected by OFI.
Denied — Re-route
✅ Try Zai
Previously denied · Wrong lender
→ Run through Zai for re-routing.
Why CAUTIOUS This Week?
📈30yr mortgage rate at 6.9% — lenders adding overlays to protect margins
📊OFI = 47 — moderate friction, above the comfortable 35-zone
📉MBA application volume flat — lenders not competing aggressively for volume
🔄Regime: STABLE — no major shift expected in next 1-2 weeks
💡Confidence: 0.84 HIGH — all indicators agree, signal is reliable this week
Broker Strategies — CAUTIOUS Mode
🎯
Cherry-Pick Strong Files
Focus on 700+ FICO, W2, low DTI. These close faster and build your track record with lenders.
🏦
Use FHA Specialists
CrossCountry (5.5% denial) and Guild (7.1%) are least affected by current tightening. Route borderline FHA there.
⏰
Set a 3-Week Review
Hold borderline files. Check next week's signal. If FRDI drops to PROCEED, submit then — same file, better odds.
FAQ
How often does FRDI change?
Every Wednesday after MBA releases its weekly mortgage application data. Major rate moves can shift it mid-week.
Does FRDI replace my judgment?
No. FRDI is a directional signal based on historical patterns. Your knowledge of individual lender guidelines always takes priority. Use this as a starting filter, not a final decision.
What's the difference between CAUTIOUS and RESTRICTED?
CAUTIOUS (FRDI 35-55): Strong profiles go through, borderline files face headwinds. RESTRICTED (FRDI 55+): Even good profiles hit friction. Only submit your best files.
My client can't wait — what do I do?
Route to FHA specialists. CrossCountry and Guild maintain the lowest denial rates even in tight markets. Run the profile through Zai for the specific routing recommendation.
FRDI is a probabilistic market signal based on HMDA 2018-2024, FRED economic data, and OFI model (r=0.902). Not a loan approval guarantee. Not financial advice. Individual lender guidelines vary. Always verify current overlays with lenders directly.
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