What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 16, 2014

Last week’s economic news was quiet in the housing sector, but retail sales and employment-related reports provided indications of less consumer spending and reduced consumer confidence.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 9, 2014

Last week’s economic news was mixed. Construction spending grew, but fell below the expected level. CoreLogic reported that April home prices continued to rise, but did so at their slowest growth rate in more than a year. Employment reports for private sector and government jobs indicated fewer jobs, but the national unemployment rate was steady.

FOMC Minutes: Committee Discusses “Normalizing” Policy

April’s meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee was held along with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

FOMC Minutes: Committee Discusses “Normalizing” Policy

April’s meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee was held along with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

FOMC Noted Retail Sales In March Reached Highest Level Since September Of 2012

The FOMC of the Federal Reserve released its customary statement after its meeting concluded April 30.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 28, 2014

Last week’s economic news supported recent reports that home sales were fewer and home prices increased, but did so at a slower pace.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 14, 2014

While little housing-related news was released, last week’s economic news showed signs of a brighter economic picture.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 24, 2014

Last week’s economic news included several housing-related reports including the Housing Market Index (HMI) for March, a report on housing starts, and building permits for February.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 4, 2012

Mortgage rates worsened last week amid evidence of an improving economy.

Breaking Down The Federal Reserve Statement (January 2013 Edition)

The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to maintain the Federal Funds Rate within its current range of zero to 0.25 percent