Conforming mortgage rates edged higher last week.
Tag Archive: Jobs
Apr 10
Homes Get More Affordable On March Jobs Data
Last Friday, in its Non-Farm Payrolls report for the month of March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced 120,000 net new jobs created, plus combined revisions in the January and February reports of +4,000 jobs.
Feb 14
Fewer Jobless Claims Suggests Higher Home Prices Ahead
Economists believe the strength of the 2012 housing market will be closely tied to jobs. If they’re right, the housing market is ripe for a boost.
Jan 05
Are You Locked ? Friday’s Job Report Will Make Mortgage Rates Move.
If you’re floating a mortgage rate, or have yet to lock one in, today may be a good day to call your loan officer. Friday morning, the government releases its Non-Farm Payrolls report at 8:30 AM ET.
Nov 07
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : November 7, 2011
Mortgage markets improved last week as optimism for a Greek Bailout program faded. Rates are back near their lowest levels of the year.
Oct 24
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : October 24, 2011
Mortgage markets improved last week on worries that Eurozone leaders would decline to send aid to Greece. These concerns overshadowed optimism for the U.S. economy, the result of several strong data points.
Sep 12
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : September 12, 2011
Mortgage markets improved last week as a weakening Eurozone and questions about the U.S. economy sparked a global flight-to-quality. Conforming and FHA mortgage rates improved for the second week in a row.
Aug 03
A Mortgage Rate Strategy For July’s Jobs Report
At 8:30 AM ET Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the July 2011 Non-Farm Payrolls report. Mark it in your calendar. If you’ve been watching mortgage rates fall to new all-time lows this week and fear a mortgage rate reversal, Friday could be the day.
May 31
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 31, 2011
Mortgage markets improved last week ahead of Memorial Day and a 3-day weekend. Bond pricing ending the week higher, pushing conforming mortgage rates down for the 5th week out of six.
Mar 28
Mortgage Rates for Boise Idaho This Week: March 28, 2011
Mortgage markets worsened last week as nuclear meltdown concerns eased across Japan, and the war within Libya moved closer to a potential finish.