Increase in conventional refinance requests could be a sign that borrowers are reacting to higher rates
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into how consumers feel about the market based on Fannie Mae's latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index survey. The incremental shifts across the results indicate that consumers are feeling the market cool
Fed uncertainty and U.S. debt ceiling cliff are creating volatility in long-term interest rates
Mortgage rates stayed the course this week as lenders continued to monitor the Federal Reserve's tapering plans
Latest policy stance sets the stage for the Federal Reserve to start scaling back debt purchases in November
Many buyers are still considering second-home purchases, but the number was down from last year's blistering levels, according to a report from Redfin on Wednesday
As the weather cools, so too will competition and housing prices, experts told Inman for its 2021 Fall Housing Market Outlook. Still, agents can expect inventory to remain tight
Prospective homebuyers submit requests for purchase loans at pace not seen since April
Projected growth in new home sales wouldn't offset expected drop in existing home sales
Rates for 30-year mortgages have remained virtually unchanged for 2 months even as lenders reported recent movement on other loan types
Mortgage rates have remained largely unchanged in recent weeks, aside from a gradual rise in rates for 15-year loans
In what could be a preview of what's in store if mortgage rates continue to rise, demand for purchase loans remains subdued compared to a year ago, according to the MBA
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
Stock, bond markets breath a sigh of relief that Fed doesn't plan to abruptly withdraw stimulus
Rates remain near historic lows despite Fed's willingness to consider tapering mortgage purchases this year