Tag Archives: mortgage rates
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
Rates fall on debt ceiling deal
Congress finally passed legislation to end the shutdown. And rates did the unexpected. Continue reading
Will rising home prices take a break?
Homes prices have been climbing modestly, but don’t celebrate just yet. Continue reading
Fed gives borrowers lower rates
The Federal Reserve has given homebuyers and some refinancers a second chance. Continue reading
A wise borrower locks now
If you have been approved for a mortgage, and you plan to close within the next few weeks, and you haven’t locked a rate yet, you should lock. Preferably today. Continue reading
Weak jobs report may help borrowers
The U.S. gained fewer jobs in August than expected. Continue reading
Jobs report brings relief to borrowers
Bad news for jobs can help mortgage borrowers. Continue reading
Are rates spooking homebuyers?
Mortgage rates, though rising, are not the only consideration for homebuyers. 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