Market Update: Will Rates Keep Moving Up? As we move into November, let's take a look at how the housing market has moved since our last update in August. For those of you waiting on the sidelines to purchase a home, here’s a recap of key trends and insights to help [...]
Seize the Moment: The Last Jobs Report May Benefit Homebuyers and Homeowners In recent news, the July jobs report revealed a weaker-than-expected increase in payrolls, with the U.S. adding only 114,000 jobs compared to the anticipated 175,000. Additionally, the unemployment rate rose from 4.1% to 4.3%. This news has caught the attention [...]
As part of our commitment to keep you informed, we're providing a snapshot of the latest FOMC meeting and its implications for the mortgage market. With this ongoing series, you'll get timely insights after each meeting, helping you make informed decisions about your home financing needs. Let’s talk about the latest news [...]
As part of our commitment to keep you informed, we're providing a snapshot of the latest FOMC meeting and its implications for the mortgage market. With this ongoing series, you'll get timely insights after each meeting, helping you make informed decisions about your home financing needs. The Federal Reserve's latest announcement [...]
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently addressed the U.S. economy's status, inflation, and interest rates. He acknowledged that interest rates had peaked and would likely decrease in the coming months, although he did not commit to rate cuts as soon as the Fed's March meeting. Powell highlighted the U.S. economy's strength, [...]
The past year defied many expectations in the housing market, with significant shifts that caught many by surprise. As we look ahead to 2024, understanding these trends is crucial for anyone considering buying a home. Here's a breakdown of what happened in 2023 and what experts predict for 2024. A Look [...]
The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady at its June meeting this week. This was the first time since March 2022 that the Fed has not raised rates. The move bodes well for the housing market and home buyers in search of rate stability or a potential signal for decline coming soon. The [...]
Back in January, the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency) shared news about a series of changes to LLPA (loan-level pricing adjustment) fees. These changes included a revamped LLPA matrix that differentiated pricing by loan purpose and a whopping 81 grids for purchase loans, limited cash-out refi loans, and cash-out refinance loans. The proposed move has [...]
The Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index reported a 6.5% increase in the total application volume for last week compared to the previous week. Although the rates were higher, there was a 7% increase in mortgage applications to purchase a home for the week, but it remained 38% lower than the same week in the [...]
The 2023 housing market continues to look stronger with 65% more real estate listings in January compared to last year, according to realtor.com. Although home prices are still up year over year, they have lowered from the pandemic peak, making it a more reasonable time for homebuyers to jump into the market. Mortgage rates are [...]