Market Update: Rates Climb Higher, Consumer Price Index Could Affect the Trend this Week
Blog posted On February 13, 2023
Mortgage rates trended higher last week after stronger-than-expected jobs reports the week before. A stronger jobs report indicates a stronger economy, which generally leads to higher rates. However, last week there were some other factors involved as well. Though there was a lot of change last week, it’s important to remember that this “doesn't carry an implication for the next move,” writes Matthew Graham of Mortgage News Daily. Meaning, just because last week’s rates trended higher doesn’t mean that they will continue on this path. In fact, a lot could change this week with the upcoming consumer price index scheduled for release tomorrow morning. If the inflation numbers come in hotter-than-expected, it could mean bad news for rates. But if they come in below expectations, rates could very well stabilize or trend lower.
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Blog posted On January 25, 2023
Housing affordability has become increasingly difficult in 2022 as home prices and mortgage rates have trended higher. Many buyers are eager to escape soaring rent prices but struggling to find affordable ways to buy a home. A couple of popular loan options for new buyers are FHA Loans and VA Loans. They’re generally easier to qualify for and offer more lenient underwriting requirements. Plus, you can now lower your monthly mortgage payments for up to three years with our temporary interest rate buydown for FHA and VA Loans.
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