Mortgage Rates Move Up in Face of Robust Refi Demand
Somehow, some way, mortgage rates actually moved higher this week, touching their highest level in almost a month.
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Coronavirus Fears Push Mortgage Rates to 7-Year Lows
Mortgage rates fell to new lows this week, as fears of further, unchecked spread of the coronavirus kept investors and the Fed in search of safety.
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall Amid Mounting Coronavirus Fears
Mortgage rates fell further this week, nearing their lowest levels since 2013 as fresh fears over the coronavirus outbreak sent investors sprinting to safer assets.
January Housing Starts: The Good Times Keep Rolling
Taken altogether, the past few months represent the best sustained performance by builders since well before the Great Recession.
Mortgage Rates Rise as Coronavirus Picture Clears
Mortgage rates rose over the past seven days, riding encouraging economic data and a clearer picture of the coronavirus’ impact on global commerce.
Mortgage Rates Largely Shrug Off Jobs Report, Trade News
Mortgage rates stayed within a narrow range and ended the week slightly lower, largely unmoved by significant economic data releases and major geopolitical headlines.
November New Home Sales: Inspiring Confidence
November new home sales rose 1.4% from October and 16.9% from a year ago, to 719,000 (SAAR), according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Stellar Jobs Report Has Unexpectedly Weak Effect on Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates responded more modestly than expected to November’s stellar jobs report, held down by ongoing U.S.-China trade talks.
September Case-Shiller Results and October Forecast: Steady as She Goes
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index® rose 3.2% year-over-year in September (non-seasonally adjusted), up from 3.1% in August.
Mortgage Rates Continue to Track U.S.-China Talks
Mortgage rates fell this week, reversing a gradual upward trend to reach their lowest levels in two weeks.
