The Fed could begin tapering as soon as November, adding momentum to market forces that have been pushing mortgage rates up in recent weeks. Source:…
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Mortgage rates barely changed a week after rising bond yields and Federal Reserve statements led to rate hikes across the board. Source: Inman News
Mortgage rates are headed up as investors who fund home loans digest the prospects for long-term inflation and the Fed’s tapering plans. Source: Inman News
An uptick in mortgage rates following last week’s Federal Reserve meeting cooled demand for both purchase mortgages and refinancing, particularly for government-backed FHA, VA and…
In addition to worries about the potential impact of Fed tapering, there’s also uncertainty about the approaching U.S. debt ceiling and the future leadership of…
Mortgage rates stayed the course this week as lenders continued to monitor the Federal Reserve’s tapering plans. Source: Inman News
The Fed’s debt purchases are credited with helping keep mortgage rates low during the pandemic. Source: Inman News
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…
Projected growth in new home sales wouldn’t offset expected drop in existing home sales, according to Fannie Mae’s latest monthly forecast. Source: Inman News
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…