Tag Archives: mortgage rates
Oh, great, a good jobs report
What’s good for job-seekers is bad for mortgage shoppers. So today’s positive employment report is negative news for people who didn’t lock a mortgage rate earlier in the week. Continue reading
Rates ignore jobs report, thanks to Europe
The jobs report could have pushed rates higher today but it hasn’t yet thanks to the European Central Bank. Continue reading
Where it takes $185K to get a loan
If you live in one of the most expensive metro areas of the U.S., you’ll need a six-figure income if you want to buy a home. Continue reading
Mortgage rates quiet; home prices up
Mortgage rates started the week quietly, which is good news for borrowers. But not the same can be said about home prices. Continue reading
Borrowers dodge jobs report bullet
Mortgage rates didn’t move after investors realized that the jobless rate plunged because the workforce shrank. Continue reading
Jobs report not bad for mortgage rates
Job growth has been steady but not impressive. Could that mean lower mortgage rates? 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
The happy side of bad job numbers
The January employment report was disappointing, but it should keep mortgage rates low. Continue reading
Is 4 percent a normal rate?
Buyers are used to low rates, but their perception of normality could be skewed. 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