Homebuyers respond to biggest drop in mortgage rates this year
Purchase mortgage applications trended up last week for the first time in a month as mortgage rates retreated from 2023 highs, according to the MBA's weekly survey of lenders
by Matt Carter Nov 8
Rating agencies issue more cautions about banking industry
It's not just regional banks but larger lenders, such as JPMorgan and Bank of America facing uncertainty if interest rates stay higher for longer, analysts at Fitch and Moody's said
by Matt Carter Aug 15
Purchase loan demand off for 3rd week as mortgage rates climb
Mortgage rates could come under more pressure as Fitch Ratings downgrades US debt over concerns about rising deficits and ongoing debt ceiling showdowns
by Matt Carter Aug 2
Mortgage rates ease on debt deal, but jobs report fuels inflation fears
Friday's strong jobs report renews worries that the Federal Reserve is not done hiking rates to combat inflation as policymakers face June 14 decision to 'hike, skip or pause'
by Matt Carter Jun 2
Mortgage rates hit new 2023 high on debt ceiling, inflation worries
For bond market investors who provide the funding for most U.S. mortgages, the debt ceiling crisis won't be over until Congress actually votes to approve the deal negotiated over the weekend
by Matt Carter May 30
Homebuyers flinch as mortgage rates ascend toward 2023 highs
Purchase loan applications fell by a seasonally adjusted 4% last week as mortgage rates surged on debt ceiling and inflation worries, according to a survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter May 24
Consumers finally get it: Mortgage rates are probably going down
More optimistic outlook of where mortgage rates are headed over the next 12 months drives the largest increase in Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index in more than 2 years
by Matt Carter May 12
Mortgage rates inch up from 2023 lows on strong jobs report
Strong job numbers spark fears that the Fed will need to stick to its guns and continue to raise rates and keep them elevated for some time to fight inflation
by Matt Carter Feb 9
Temporary resolution of debt ceiling crisis has paved the way for a bipartisan budget
Now that Tea Party has shot its wad, president and mainstream Republicans can get down to business
by Lou Barnes Oct 18
3 biggest headaches for real estate if government defaults
Impact on overall economy likely to be felt not with a bang but a whimper, at least at first
by Inman Oct 15
Solution to debt ceiling crisis has been staring us in the face since 2010
Commentary: If Obama embraced Bowles-Simpson, we'd put him on Mount Rushmore
by Lou Barnes Oct 11
Government shutdown: NAR, Starbucks both want it to end, but reluctant to take sides
Commentator: Calls for a bipartisan solution lets Republicans off the hook
by Inman Oct 11
Debt ceiling crisis: Jack Lew doomsday scenario is least likely of 3 possible outcomes
Opinion
Momentum in the housing market appears to be lost
by Louis Cammarosano Oct 11
Why the Fed was right to put off tapering
Dudley: 900,000 housing starts are nice, but I'd like to see 1.5 million
by Lou Barnes Sep 27
Commentary: Listlessness in markets corresponds to White House policy vacuum
by Lou Barnes Jan 18