What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: May 13, 2013
Mortgage rates, although still very low, are trending higher this morning following stronger than expected Retail Sales data and...
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Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of May 6, 2013
This week’s calendar is looking a little light as far as scheduled economic indicators which may influence the direction of...
read moreWhy is the Jobs Report so important to mortgage rates?
Typically on the first Friday of every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the Employment Situation Summary, otherwise...
read moreWhat may impact mortgage rates the week of April 29, 2013
This week is jam packed with economic data that may move mortgage rates, including the Fed meeting wrapping up on Wednesday...
read moreWhat May Impact Mortgage Rates the week of April 22, 2013
Mortgage rates continue to be very low, helping to spur on greater Seattle area home buyers and home owners wanting to refinance. If...
read moreWhat may impact mortgage rates the week of April 15, 2013
Here are some of the economic indicators scheduled to be released this week which may impact mortgage rates: Monday, April 15: Empire...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of April 8, 2013
Mortgage rates continue to remain at historically low levels. Homeowners who have not recently refinanced may want to contact their...
read moreMortgage update for the week of April 1, 2013
Happy April Fools Day! 13 years ago today, I began my mortgage career at Mortgage Master Service Corporation…time flies when...
read moreMortgage Rate Update for the Week of March 18, 2013
This morning, mortgage rates are improving largely due to drama that’s taking place in Europe with the IMF and the island of...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of February 25, 2013
This week is packed with economic indicators that may impact the direction of mortgage interest rates. Mortgage rates have been slowly...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of February 18, 2013
The stock and bond markets are closed today in observance of President’s Day. Here are a few of the economic indicators...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of February 11, 2013
Although still very low, mortgage rates have been trending higher. This morning I’m updating a quote for a Seattle home owner...
read moreWhat may impact mortgage rates the week of February 4, 2013
As I write this post (8:10 am) the DOW is down 114 points. Political issues in Europe are giving a boost to mortgage backed securities...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of January 28, 2013
Mortgage backed securities are in the red this morning. Although rates are still very low, those who have not locked in their mortgage...
read moreMortgage Update for the week of January 21, 2013
It’s another short week with the Martin Luther King Holiday observed today. President Obama is also being sworn in for his...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of January 14, 2013
This week is packed with economic reports that may impact the direction of mortgage interest rates. Mortgage rates are based on...
read moreMortgage update for the week of January 7, 2013
This week may seem like a real yawn with only the initial Jobless Claims being released on Thursday, January 10, 2013. On...
read moreWhat May Impact Mortgage Rates the week of December 24, 2012
With the holidays upon us, we don’t have a lot of economic data scheduled for this week. Markets continue to be impacted with...
read moreMortgage Rate update for the Week of November 19, 2012
Can you believe Thanksgiving is this week? I’m in a bit of shock that the holiday season is upon us. Mortgage Master Service...
read moreMortgage Rate update for the week of November 13, 2012
Mortgage rates continue to provide many the opportunity to reduce their mortgage payments or to qualify to a home at extremely low...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of October 29, 2012
This week is packed with economic indicators that may move mortgage rates with the grand finale being the Jobs Report on...
read moreMortgage rate update the week of October 22, 2012
Although it may appear that this week doesn’t have a lot going on when you review the scheduled economic reports to be released,...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of October 15, 2012
Here are a some of the economic indicators scheduled to be releases this week which may impact the direction of mortgage...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of October 1, 2012
I cannot believe it’s October, can you? Perhaps it’s our extended summery weather we are experiencing in Seattle....
read moreMortgage Rate update the week of September 24, 2012
We don’t have economic indicators set to be released today however mortgage rates are being influenced once again by the...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of September 17, 2012
Last week the Fed announced they’re stepping up their purchase of mortgage backed securities to help keep mortgage rates low....
read moreWhat May Impact Mortgage Rates the Week of September 3, 2012
Happy Labor Day! Our office is closed today and will reopen for business as usual on tomorrow, September 4, 2012. Here are a few...
read moreWhat may impact mortgage rates the week of August 27, 2012
I am on a family vacation and will be returning to business as usual following Labor Day. While I’m enjoying a few days...
read moreMortgage rate update for the week of August 20, 2012
Mortgage rates have been trending higher over the past few weeks (they are still very low). Here are some of the scheduled...
read moreSeattle temps aren’t the only thing rising…so are mortgage rates
It’s hard to complain when it’s sunny in Seattle. We’re experiencing some warm temps over the next few days. I...
read moreWhy getting a mortgage is more challenging today
Typically when I hear media say that it’s difficult or impossible to get a mortgage, my hair stands up on the back of my neck....
read moreWhat may move mortgage rates the week of August 13, 2012
As I prepare this post (7:15 am) mortgage rates are much the same as what I was quoting on Friday: VERY LOW! You can check out...
read moreVacations over…I’m back to work!
I’m back to work after my vacation in Hawaii with my son. We had a great time exploring Oahu’s beautiful beaches. The last...
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