Mortgage 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 scheduled to be released this week.

Wed. February 20: Building Permits; Producer Price Index (PPI); Housing Starts; FOMC Minutes released

Thurs. February 21: Consumer Price Index (CPI); Initial Jobless Claims; Philadelphia Fed Index; Existing Home Sales

Watch for signs of inflation from the PPI or CPI, which tends to drive mortgage rates higher. Wall Street will also be paying close attention to the FOMC minutes.

Happy President’s Day!

About Rhonda Porter

Rhonda Porter (NMLS 121324) is a licensed Washington Mortgage Advisor with 25+ years of experience helping buyers and homeowners understand their mortgage options. She writes Mortgage Porter to bring clarity and confidence to the home-financing process.

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