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Tag Archives: Non-Farm Payrolls
As Jobs Tally Fades, Mortgage Rates Fall
The U.S. economy is no longer adding new jobs. Continue reading
With The Jobs Report Looming, Mortgage Rates May Rise
If you’re shopping for a mortgage rate, today may be a good day to lock one down. That’s because Friday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Non-Farm Payrolls report for August 2011. Continue reading
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Making A Rate-Lock Plan Before Friday’s Jobs Report
Tomorrow morning, at 8:30 AM ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its Non-Farm Payrolls report for May. If you’re floating a mortgage rate right now — or are in the process of shopping for a loan — consider locking in. Continue reading
Job Growth Returning To “Normal” Levels — A Bad Sign For Mortgage Rates
Be prepared for Friday morning. Mortgage rates and home affordability could worsen quickly. At 8:30 AM ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its April Non-Farm Payrolls report and momentum has been strong. Continue reading
Retail Sales Report Should Spell Higher Mortgage Rates For Wednesday
Wednesday, the Census Bureau will release its March Retail Sales figures and the report is expected to show higher sales receipts for the 9th straight month. A strong reading like that should spell higher mortgage rates nationwide. Continue reading
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
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
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : March 8, 2010
Mortgage markets improved last week in low-volume trading. Continue reading
Tying Friday’s Jobs Report To Rising Mortgage Rates
Non-Farm Payrolls is the official name of the government’s monthly jobs report and, given the fragile state of the U.S. economy, Wall Street will be watching it closely. Mortgage rates could spike come Friday morning. Continue reading