‘It’s finally happening': Cooler inflation opens the door to rate cut
‘It’s finally happening': Cooler inflation opens the door to rate cut
Overall inflation rose just 3% on an annual basis in June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year Treasury yield, an indicator of mortgage rates, plummeted on the news Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Jul 11
Instead of cutting rates, what if the Federal Reserve raises them?
Instead of cutting rates, what if the Federal Reserve raises them?
Mortgage rates have already reclaimed much of the territory ceded last year and are poised to continue rising this week as latest numbers show inflation continuing to run hot
by Matt Carter Apr 15
Lower mortgage rates failed to spur homebuyers into action last week
Lower mortgage rates failed to spur homebuyers into action last week
Demand for purchase loans has picked up in 5 of the last 7 weeks as mortgage rates continue a dramatic retreat from October highs on expectations of Fed rate cuts
by Matt Carter Dec 20
Economists agree rates have peaked. But will they come down?
Economists agree rates have peaked. But will they come down?
Two closely watched forecasts agree that mortgage rates have probably peaked, but the MBA and Fannie Mae diverge sharply on how quickly they'll come down over the next 2 years
by Matt Carter Nov 22
Housing groups including NAR float wonky idea to cut mortgage rates
Housing groups including NAR float wonky idea to cut mortgage rates
NAR united with lending groups on Thursday to urge the Fed to maintain its current mortgage holdings in order to narrow a wide 'spread' between 10-year Treasurys and rising mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Oct 13