Tag Archives: fed
Lame jobs report great for borrowers
The August employment report was a disaster, but that’s good news for those looking to get a mortgage. Continue reading
Will jobs report push rates up?
This morning’s February employment report had mixed news for the economy and for mortgage borrowers. Continue reading
Bipolar jobs report might help homebuyers
The puzzling December jobs report may bring some good news to homebuyers and homeowners seeking to get a low mortgage rate. Continue reading
Regulators keep pushing rates upward
Will tapering make mortgage rates spike as some had feared? Continue reading
Fed gives borrowers lower rates
The Federal Reserve has given homebuyers and some refinancers a second chance. Continue reading
Jobs report kills hope of lower rates
Today’s jobs report for June has crushed hopes of lower mortgage rates and could actually make rates climb higher. Continue reading
Home prices, mortgage rates soar
Is this what a hot housing market is supposed to look like? Continue reading
Rates spike again after short reprieve
Mortgage rates are on the rise again. Not happy? Blame Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. Continue reading
Jobs, the Fed and your mortgage rate
The jobs market held steady in December even as Congress wrangled over tax increases and spending cuts. Continue reading
Fed will rule mortgages in 2013
If you are thinking of getting a mortgage and want to know what will happen to mortgage rates next year, keep your eyes on the Fed. Continue reading