Posts Tagged ‘Mortgage Rates’
Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in November
S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported slower home price growth in November. Rising mortgage rates and high home prices sidelined first-time and moderate-income buyers and investors who fear buying at the peak of today’s housing markets only to face lower home values when home prices cool off.
Read MoreWhy Purchasing A House In 2022 Is Smart Despite Inflation
Anyone who has paid attention to the news has likely noticed that inflation is a constant headline. Inflation takes place when the average cost of goods and services begins to rise. There are a number of reasons why inflation has been rising at record rates during 2021 and 2022.
Read MoreDoes Shopping Around for A Mortgage Pre-Approval Hurt Your Credit Rating?
Smart homebuyers know that mortgage rates and terms can vary widely among lenders. While your credit score and history will influence what rates and terms you’re offered, there’s a wide range of flexibility, which means shopping around for a pre-approval makes sense. At the same time, it’s important to minimize credit inquiries to protect your credit rating.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 10, 2022
Last week’s economic reporting included readings on construction spending and labor sector readings on jobs and unemployment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 27, 2021
Last week’s scheduled economic reporting included readings on sales of new and previously-owned homes along with weekly data on mortgage rates and jobless claims.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 21, 2021
Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing markets and the monthly post-meeting statement from Federal Reserve policymakers. Fed Chair Jerome Powell also gave a press conference. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 22, 2021
Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing market conditions. Reporting on housing starts and building permits was released along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 15, 2021
Last week’s scheduled economic reporting included readings on inflation and a preliminary report on consumer sentiment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 25, 2021
Last week’s economic reporting included the National Association of Home Builders’ Housing Market Index reports on building permits issued and housing starts, The National Association of Realtors(R) reported on sales of previously owned homes, and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 11, 2021
Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on public and private-sector jobs and the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published.
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