Freddie Mac’s chief economist said rates could continue to rise during the second half of the year after reaching historic lows in January. Source: Inman…
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Markets concur with the view that inflation increases are temporary, according to a Freddie Mac economist. Source: Inman News
New inflation numbers and tapering of the Fed’s mortgage bond purchases are likely to be on the agenda at next week’s meeting. Source: Inman News
So far, bond markets are taking in stride the prospect that the Fed may taper its monthly purchases of $40 billion in mortgage-backed securities and…
A weekly mortgage rate survey from Freddie Mac shows rates continuing to slide, but the snapshot of average rates over a seven-day period doesn’t fully…
Rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage stayed beneath 3 percent for the third week in a row, welcome news for would be-homebuyers and homeowners who haven’t…
Average mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped to 2.97 percent for the week ending April 22, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage…
The booming housing market could be slowing down — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are predicting a decrease in mortgage originations in 2021. Source: Inman…
Shortage of new homes is pushing up housing prices and threatening to slow down the entire economy, according to a report by Freddie Mac’s chief…
After seven weeks of consecutive increases in mortgage rates, Freddie Mac’s most recent survey shows a decrease, giving borrowers the chance to refinance. Source: Inman…