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Mortgage rates are most influenced by the bond market and the bond market is most influenced by the Federal Reserve (aka "The Fed"). So when the Fed says it expects rates to be "zero" at least until the end of 2023, does the same go for mortgage rates? That would be...
If you're in the mortgage process currently or if you will be soon, there is a tremendously important development to be aware of. The net effect is that rates are about to go up and, in some cases, they already have. The culprit is the new "adverse market fee"...
Almost everywhere you look, low mortgage rates are in the news. Experts are claiming they'll remain low or move lower for years to come. They might be right! But that doesn't necessarily mean you should wait to refinance or to lock your rate if you're already in the...
There are several major developments in the mortgage world recently, and they've generated a bit of confusion. So let's clear it up! I heard rates were 1.99%. What's up with that? Ever paid more upfront in exchange for lower cost over time? 1.99% is that...
Several new reports confirm the housing market is soaring right now, but the headlines don't tell the whole story. On Friday, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported July's existing home sales came in at an annual pace of 5.86 million homes. ...
Some mortgage companies have generated buzz by advertising 30yr fixed rates of 1.99%. While it is possible to obtain such a rate, there is definitely a catch. Rates are certainly low in the big picture. Up until this week, they were as low as they've ever been. The...
Years from now when scientists examine mortgage rates in July 2020, they'd be forgiven for coming to the conclusion that rates only ever move lower. As we've learned in the first week of August, rates also rise. To be fair, there were a few days in July where more...
Mortgage rates have fallen more aggressively than ever and they've been remarkably willing to set record after record. So is there any reason you shouldn't wait for them to go even lower? This is an age old question any time rates fall to long-term lows. In the past,...
The bond market saw yet another week with rates in a holding pattern at historic lows. With coronavirus being the primary motivation for rates, it wouldn't be a surprise to see indecision continue until we get a clearer idea of how things will shake out with respect...
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