Today's economy is a three-ring circus, and then some
If Fed tightens, long-term rates might actually fall
by Lou Barnes Oct 31
The good news in finance this week was not what you might think
Few consumers will even notice changes in mortgage rules
by Lou Barnes Oct 24
Time to redesign our system of mortgage lending
The Fed has been it since 2008, and now owns $1.7 trillion in home loans
by Lou Barnes Sep 26
Good news about the economy is bad news for mortgage rates
Look for Fed to shed light on time frame for ending zero interest rate policy
by Lou Barnes Sep 12
Our recovery won't amount to much until wages and housing find better footing
Overseas weakness won't derail US economy, should help keep inflation in check
by Lou Barnes Sep 5
As Fed tapers, its European counterpart may just be getting started
Expect dramatic action by the European Central Bank next week
by Lou Barnes Aug 29
Fed is closer to a rate hike than many assume
Yellen whispers 'Bang' but doesn't shoot
by Lou Barnes Aug 22
'Flight to quality' amid global unrest not helping mortgage rates
When the world is scared it wants sovereign debt, not mortgage-backed securities
by Lou Barnes Aug 8
Why fear of Fed action isn't sending mortgage rates skyward
Rates are vulnerable to the Fed, but held down by Europe's troubles
by Lou Barnes Aug 1
We're on the edge of a terrific economic expansion, there's just one thing holding us back
When incomes start to rise, everything else will fall into place
by Lou Barnes Jul 25
Housing markets poised to regain some lost momentum
Rebound in sales expected to continue into 2015
by Teke Wiggin Jul 24
Don't count on Federal Reserve to hike rates until there's upward pressure on wages
Increase in short-term rates won't necessarily translate into higher mortgage rates
by Lou Barnes Jul 7
The bond market could not be more clear: Yields are going higher
Instability is driving up oil prices, feeding inflation fears
by Lou Barnes Jun 20
Political potholes will make the road back to economic progress a rocky one
Next president must understand and appeal to the center
by Lou Barnes May 23
11 reasons the real estate market could crash again
Don't panic, but keep an eye on consumer confidence, job creation, Fed tapering, overregulation
by Fred Glick May 21