What may impact mortgage rates this week: June 3, 2013

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Mortgage rates have been trending higher, catching some home buyers and home owners waiting for a much lower rate off guard. Will that...

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Why is the Jobs Report so important to mortgage rates?

May 3, 2013 by +

Typically on the first Friday of every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the Employment Situation Summary, otherwise...

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What may impact mortgage rates the week of April 29, 2013

Apr 29, 2013 by +

This week is jam packed with economic data that may move mortgage rates, including the Fed meeting wrapping up on Wednesday...

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Mortgage update for the week of April 1, 2013

Apr 1, 2013 by +

Happy April Fools Day! 13 years ago today, I began my mortgage career at Mortgage Master Service Corporation…time flies when...

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Mortgage rate update for the week of March 11, 2013

Mar 11, 2013 by +

The strong Jobs Report on Friday caused mortgage rates to trend higher. This morning rates are still at that level. Please keep in...

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Mortgage rate update for the week of January 28, 2013

Jan 28, 2013 by +

Mortgage backed securities are in the red this morning. Although rates are still very low, those who have not locked in their mortgage...

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Mortgage rate update for the week of December 31, 2012

Dec 31, 2012 by +

Happy last day of 2012! Although this is a short week due to the New Year holiday, it’s packed with economic data that may...

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Mortgage Rate Update for the week of December 3, 2012

Dec 3, 2012 by +

Not everything that impacts mortgage rates are scheduled economic indicators, like what I’m sharing with you below in this post....

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Mortgage rate update for the week of October 29, 2012

Oct 29, 2012 by +

This week is packed with economic indicators that may move mortgage rates with the grand finale being the Jobs Report on...

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Mortgage rate update for the week of October 1, 2012

Oct 1, 2012 by +

I cannot believe it’s October, can  you? Perhaps it’s our extended summery weather we are experiencing in Seattle....

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What May Impact Mortgage Rates the Week of September 3, 2012

Sep 3, 2012 by +

Happy Labor Day! Our office is closed today and will reopen for business as usual on tomorrow, September 4, 2012. Here are a few...

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