Tag Archives: Mortgage Rates

Despite Low Rates, Pending Home Sales Slip In August

Despite the lowest mortgage rates of all-time, home buyers are slowing the pace at which they’re buying homes. Continue reading

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Mortgage Rates Surge On May Retail Sales Figures

Retail Sales rose for the 11th straight month in May. Excluding cars and auto parts, sales receipts climbed to $322 billion last month. It’s an all-time high and another example of the U.S. economy’s resiliency. Continue reading

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Loan Fees Set To Rise For Conforming Mortgage Applicants

Beginning April 1, 2011, Fannie Mae is increasing its loan-level pricing adjustments. Conforming mortgage applicants should plan for higher loan costs in the months ahead. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 24, 2011

Mortgage markets worsened last week in a holiday-shortened trading week. For the second straight week, conforming and FHA mortgage rates increased. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 10, 2010

Mortgage markets improved to their best levels of 2010 last week, aided by events half a world away and ongoing safe haven buying. Greece’s debt problems continue to help mortgage rate shoppers around the country. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : March 29, 2010

Mortgage markets tanked last week, raising rates to their highest levels in a month. Most of the losses occurred Wednesday in what was the worst 1-day mortgage market performance in more than 6 months. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : March 8, 2010

Mortgage markets improved last week in low-volume trading. Continue reading

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