There’s some exciting news in the mortgage market! Recent economic data and housing trends point towards a more favorable environment for both homeowners and potential buyers. Interest Rate Rollercoaster Recent weeks have seen significant fluctuations in interest rates. While we’ve experienced some welcome declines, it’s essential to remember that these shifts are influenced by a
Good news! Mortgage rates have continued their downward trend this past week, reaching even lower levels. Let’s dive into the details and see what this means for potential homebuyers. The Fed: A Tug-of-War While the Federal Reserve has signaled a potential rate cut, there’s still some uncertainty about the timing and magnitude of these reductions.
Good news! Mortgage rates showed slight improvement in last week’s survey by Freddie Mac of average rates. The survey reported rates reaching levels last seen in March! Let’s explore what’s driving this trend and what to watch for in the coming days. The Fed: Higher for Now, But a Shift Might Be Coming The Federal
Last week mortgage rates dipped to their lowest levels in two months! Let’s break down what caused this shift and what to watch for in the coming days. The Economy Slows Down Recent economic data paints a picture of a slowing economy. This has helped to cool inflation fears, a major factor influencing interest rates.
Welcome to June! Let’s talk about mortgage rates…This past week, rates unfortunately moved higher due to a few key factors: • Treasury Department Needs More Revenue: The government needs to sell more debt to fund spending, and recent auctions haven’t been as strong as hoped. This pushes interest rates higher.• Fed Signals Higher Rates for
Good news! Last week, mortgage rates reached their best levels in over a month! Let’s break down what caused rates to improve for the second consecutive week and what to watch for in the coming days. Remember the big inflation report from April that sent rates soaring? Well, the good news is the latest report
It’s always fun to report that rates trended slightly lower, according to last week’s report on the survey of average rates published by Freddie Mac. Since that report, rates have been relatively stable; however, with some big economic news coming up, things could get interesting. The Federal Reserve continues to signal they won’t raise rates
As you may have heard, interest rates continue their upward climb. This week, Freddie Mac reported the 30-year fixed rate increased by .07 percent. While not every borrower will see this exact increase, the trend is clear: rates are higher now than they were at the start of the year. What’s Driving the Increase? Despite
Hope your week is off to a great start! I want to give you a quick update on the housing market, interest rates and what that might mean for your home financing goals. Overall, it’s a pretty quiet week in terms of major economic data, so in large part markets will likely be pretty quiet
Last week was a rough week in markets, especially for mortgage rates. Let’s unpack what’s been happening with interest rates lately. Buckle up, because things are moving fast, and it’s important to understand what these shifts might mean for your homeownership goals. The Inflation Factor Remember how we were hoping inflation was cooling down? Well,
