Mortgage Rates Stay Flat as Investors Wait on Fed
Mortgage rates were flat this week as investors stood pat, waiting for more signs dictating the economy’s path forward and potential key decisions made by the Federal Reserve.
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Zillow Market Pulse: August 13, 2021
Consumer sentiment is plunging amid concerns and frustrations about the Delta variant, and mortgage rates are likely to reverse because of the sentiment report.
Mortgage Rates Rise on Economic Reports
While the uncertainty presented by the Delta variant and other factors continues to limit some upward movement to mortgage rates, the increasing likelihood of a shift in monetary policy later this year has jostled rates loose from their half-year lows.
Mortgage Rates Fall Further on Delta Variant Developments
Mortgage rates fell further this week, reaching their lowest level in six months as investors reevaluate their outlook for long-term economic growth.
Mortgage Rates Fall Slightly But Hold Firm After Fed Announcement
Mortgage rates drop after FHFA removes the refinance fee and delta variant concerns.
June New Home Sales: Scaling Back
The sharp monthly decline in new home sales in June was the latest indication that supply-side constraints are limiting new home construction.
Zillow Market Pulse: July 23, 2021
Home construction activity improved last month, but a decline in permits suggests that builders are being hampered by supply-side constraints.
Mortgage Rates Fall After Refinance Policy Changes and Delta Variant Concerns
Mortgage rates drop after FHFA removes the refinance fee and delta variant concerns.
The Great Reshuffling Is Changing How Far Americans Are Willing to Commute
As remote work became more commonplace during the pandemic, Americans shifted their priorities away from quick office access and towards home affordability.
Zillow Market Pulse: July 16, 2021
A short-lived additional fee on mortgage refinances is going away next month.
