Last week’s economic news included reporting on construction spending, the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise its benchmark interest rate, and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims. Construction Spending Increases in March The Commerce Department reported that month-to-month construction spending rose by 0.30 percent and year-over-year construction spending increased by $1.83 trillion. Residential construction fell by -0.20 percent in March, which was the tenth … [Read more...]
Understand Your Options When You Refinance A Home Loan
Are you interested in refinancing your mortgage? There are a variety of reasons why you might want to refinance your home loan. For example, you might want to secure a lower interest rate, or you may want to reduce your monthly payment. You might even want to tap into the equity you have in your home for some quick cash. There are different loan options available, so you need to think carefully about which one is best for your needs. The Conventional Mortgage Refinance One of the first … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 3, 2023
Last week’s economic reporting included readings on home prices, inflation, and pending home sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published. S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices Report Slower Home Price Growth in January Home price growth cooled in January according to S&P Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index. Home prices increased by 2.50 percent year-over-year in January but rose at a slower pace than December’s reading of 4.60 … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 27, 2023
Last week’s financial and economic reporting included readings on sales of new and previously-owned homes, along with weekly data on mortgage rates and jobless claims. Single-Family Home Sales Rise in February Year-over-year sales of previously owned homes rose 14.5 percent to a seasonally-adjusted pace of 4.58 million sales. Analysts expected 4.20 million sales of pre-owned homes as compared to January’s year-over-year reading of 4.0 million sales. February’s increased sales … [Read more...]
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