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Optimism in Job Market and Economy Urging Rates Higher
Hope you are having a great week! We saw mortgage rates remain rather steady last week, even in the face of a very encouraging and robust Jobs Report. Friday’s report on the nation’s employment picture showed new job creation come in just shy of 1 million while the unemployment rate ticked lower and the number
Housing Strong, Even as Rates Continue to Tick Higher
The demand for homes continues to show strength as Americans’ idea of ‘home’ has shifted during this pandemic. Demand still outpaces supply, even as the average mortgage rates rise, according to the latest survey published by Freddie Mac. This week will likely be an exciting ride for markets and mortgage rates as we see the
Housing Market Expecting Brisk Spring Home Buying Season, Despite Rates
Mortgage rates continued to inch higher last week according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of rates. We expect to see this trend continue as the yield on the 10-year Treasury bill moves higher as well. Despite rates moving a little higher, the housing market continues to be red hot and experts are predicting a brisk
Mortgage rates continued trend higher this week…
Last week was quite the roller coaster ride for markets as the 10-year Treasury bond yield rose, pushing mortgage rates slightly higher with it. Inflation concerns were the main factor. According to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of average mortgage rates, the average rate for a 30-year mortgage rose just .03 percent as optimism about the economy, vaccination rates, and additional government stimulus on the way fueled inflation fears.
Rates Remain Favorable, Despite Rising Steadily. What’s Next?
Since enjoying all-time lows over the past few months, average mortgage rates have steadily risen, coming up by an average of .30 percent since the lowest point in January. Regardless, home purchase activity remains brisk and we continue to expect a hot spring sales season for home buyers and sellers. We anticipate the trend for
Rates ticked higher last week…but not for long
As you may have heard in the news, mortgage rates did rise some last week as optimism in the economy’s recovery gained momentum and inflation fears remained alive and well. As we know, inflation is the archenemy of bonds and can cause rates to rise. Funny thing is, we got some data late in the week that inflation remains
Rates tick higher on inflation worries…what’s next?
It’s been quite a week so far as mortgage rates continue to move higher in response to the yield percentage on the 10-year Treasury note rising rather rapidly. What’s happening? The markets are responding in large part to rising inflation concerns and increased government spending which increases the amount of bonds on the market, driving
Mortgage Rates Begin Holiday-Shortened Week Higher on COVID Case Count Optimism
Mortgage rates remained largely unchanged last week until Friday when we saw a bump higher as the effect of rising 10-year Treasury yields spilled over into mortgage pricing. This week we started off with markets closed on Monday in observance of President’s Day. As for economic reports we get looks at inflation, retail sales, and
Rates remain steady near all-time lows!
Mortgage rates remained flat last week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey. What’s this mean for you? If you have yet to refinance in the past year, rates remain near all-time lows, offering amazing opportunities for homeowners to increase financial stability and lower monthly mortgage payments. Reports from Freddie Mac are showing that many lower
Rates have fallen over the last week and continue to trend lower…
As we head into the long, Thanksgiving Day holiday week and weekend, yes technically the markets are open, but there is not much trading or market moving that gets done this week. Fortunately, rates have fallen over the last week and continue to trend lower thanks to a lower 10-year Treasury yield, so that’s likely
