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Sep
12
2025
12
2025
Mortgage Rates Near 11 Month Lows—What’s Next With the Fed?
Quick Take The average 30-year fixed dipped to new ~11-month lows after the early-September jobs report, then held in a tight range this week. Producer Price Index (PPI) came in cooler than expected; CPI was roughly on-target with a softer “supercore.” Together,...
Quick Take The average 30-year fixed dipped to new ~11-month lows after the early-September jobs report, then held in a tight range this week. Producer Price Index (PPI) came in cooler than expected; CPI was roughly on-target with a softer “supercore.” Together,...
Sep
03
2025
03
2025
Why Mortgage Rates Move: What Every Homebuyer Should Know
Mortgage rates have been making headlines lately—especially after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s big speech at Jackson Hole. But let’s be honest… most people see the news and think: “So… is now a good time to buy or refi?” The short answer:...
Mortgage rates have been making headlines lately—especially after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s big speech at Jackson Hole. But let’s be honest… most people see the news and think: “So… is now a good time to buy or refi?” The short answer:...
Aug
27
2025
27
2025
Mortgage Rates Holding Steady… For Now
After Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech last Friday, mortgage rates dipped to their lowest point since October 2024. Many headlines made it sound like a major shift—but the truth is more subtle, and a lot more important if you’re buying or refinancing a...
After Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech last Friday, mortgage rates dipped to their lowest point since October 2024. Many headlines made it sound like a major shift—but the truth is more subtle, and a lot more important if you’re buying or refinancing a...
Jan
03
2022
03
2022
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 3, 2022
Last week’s economic reporting included readings from S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and the National Association of Realtors® released its monthly report on pending home sales. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released...
Last week’s economic reporting included readings from S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and the National Association of Realtors® released its monthly report on pending home sales. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released...
Nov
15
2021
15
2021
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 15, 2021
Last week’s scheduled economic reporting included readings on inflation and a preliminary report on consumer sentiment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. Inflationary Growth Exceeds Expectations, Creates Consumer...
Last week’s scheduled economic reporting included readings on inflation and a preliminary report on consumer sentiment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. Inflationary Growth Exceeds Expectations, Creates Consumer...