A surprisingly large increase in core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, means Fed policymakers are likely to start out with a modest 25 basis-point rate cut next week
Demand for purchase mortgages fell for a 4th consecutive week last week as rates continued to climb and inventories of homes for sale remained scarce, an MBA lender survey found
Pro Teck Valuation Services says high loan-to-value ratios are holding back metro areas hardest hit by housing crisis
Mortgage credit availability still tight, but shows signs of improvement, says MBA