Mortgage markets worsened last week as the U.S. economy continued to show that it’s in recovery, and as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke publicly hinted at the same.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : March 5, 2012
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 6, 2012
Mortgage markets worsened last week as domestic job growth surprised Wall Street and the Eurozone moved yet one more step closer to reaching a lasting Greece sovereign debt solution.
Home Affordability Threatened By Friday’s Jobs Report
It’s a risky time to be without a locked mortgage rate — especially with the pending release of January’s Non-Farm Payrolls report.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 30, 2012
Conforming mortgage rates rallied from Wednesday through Friday’s close, ending the week near all-time lows set earlier this year.
Home Affordability Set To Worsen On Thursday’s Retail Sales Data
Consumer spending continues to rise nationwide, fueled by jobs growth and a rosier outlook for the U.S. economy. Unfortunately for mortgage rate shoppers, it may also lead to higher mortgage rates later this week.
Friday’s Jobs Report Represents A Big Risk To Low Mortgage Rates
At 8:30 AM ET Friday, the government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its November Non-Farm Payrolls report. Have you been floating a mortgage rate? It may be time to lock.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : November 28, 2011
Expect mortgage rates to be volatile this week. Your quoted mortgage rates could vary by as much as a quarter-percent from day-to-day.
More Risk To Home Affordability : Friday’s Jobs Report
Within the next 48 hours, mortgage rates may get bouncy. The Federal Open Market Committee will adjourn from a 2-day meeting and October’s Non-Farm Payrolls report is due for release. Of the two market movers, it’s the Non-Farm Payrolls report that may cause the most damage.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : October 31, 2011
Mortgage markets moved across a wide range last week before, ultimately, finishing unchanged. The bailout of Greece both dominated headlines and dictated market direction.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : October 11, 2011
Mortgage markets worsened last week as safe haven buying eased and demand for mortgage-backed bonds dropped. As in most weeks since March 2011, Greece and U.S. jobs dictated market direction.