Tag Archives: Federal Reserve
Fed: Real estate loan demand jumped in Q2
Demand for residential real estate loans strengthened in the second quarter over the previous period, a Federal Reserve survey said. Continue reading
Fed rate hike will hit HELOCs soon
Thanks to the Federal Reserve, HELOC borrowers are about to get higher interest rates and payments. Continue reading
Greek crisis: Good for mortgage rates?
Greece is on the verge of default, which is affecting global markets. What does this mean for mortgage rates? Continue reading
Mortgages may rise on job numbers
Strong May employment report means the economy is strengthening and the Federal Reserve will stay on track to start tightening monetary policy. This means that mortgage rates will likely continue their upward march. Continue reading
Jobs report = bad news for borrowers
The November employment report brings good news to the economy but should serve as a wake-up call to mortgage borrowers. Continue reading
Lenders relax standards on home loans
Lenders are loosening up standards on mortgages for homebuyers as fewer refinancers apply for loans. Continue reading
Rates, economy take toll on sales
A decline in September’s existing home sales didn’t surprise analysts. Continue reading
Weak jobs report may help borrowers
The U.S. gained fewer jobs in August than expected. Continue reading
Fed: The king of mortgages
Now that the Fed hit the panic button, how low do you think mortgage rates will go? Continue reading