Mortgage Rates Still Rising. Is This The End Of The Refi Boom?
November 19, 2010 by John Abry · Leave a Comment
With the sudden rise in mortgage rates, we have to question whether the Refi Boom is ending.
Mortgage Rates Spike On Strong Retail Sales Data. Could 4 Percent Rates Be Done?
November 16, 2010 by John Abry · Leave a Comment
Rising Retail Sales and Consumer Confidence data hints that the days of 4 percent, 30-year fixed rate mortgages may be nearing its end.
Your ARM Is Adjusting Lower. Is There A Downside To Letting It?
September 10, 2010 by John Abry · Leave a Comment
Adjusting conforming mortgages are adjusting to as low as 3 percent. If you have one, should you let your rate fall? Or refinance out?
The Fed’s June Minutes Keep Mortgage Rates In Rally-Mode
July 16, 2010 by John Abry · Leave a Comment
At 7,333 words, the June Fed Minutes is the unabridged version of the more well-known, post-meeting press release. The corresponding press release was just 360 words. It turns out, the Fed’s words are doing wonders for mortgage rates.
It’s July 1st – How Did The Housing Experts Fare On Their 2010 Predictions?
July 1, 2010 by John Abry · Leave a Comment
As 2009 was ending, the “experts” were busy making forecasts about the U.S. economy and what to expect in 2010. Were they right?
The 1 Force That Can Really Change A Mortgage Rate
June 29, 2010 by John Abry · Leave a Comment
Mortgage rates move in response to hundreds of factors. Among the biggest influences on mortgage rates? Inflation.