This week began with a holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The volatility in the markets continue this short week. At one point today, the Dow was down 566 points and ended up closing down 249 points. Global stocks dropped overnight with fears over China’s economy and oil prices at very low levels. All this turmoil translates to lower mortgage interest rates, as traders seek the safety of bonds, like mortgage interest rates.
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this week: January 18, 2016
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Mortgage Rates drop to lowest of 2016
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The DOW is getting hit hard again today. As I write this (10:16 am PST), the Dow is down 446! Bad news for the stock market equals good news for mortgage interest rates. Investors are seeking safety by pulling funds from stocks and investing in bonds, like mortgage backed securities.
Freddie Mac Reports that Mortgage Rates continue to trend Lower
January 14, 2016 by 1 Comment
The Prime Mortgage Market Survey reports that last week, the 30 year fixed averaged 3.92 percent with an average 0.6 point. The week prior, the reported average was 3.97 percent. A drop in rate of 0.05%.
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: January 11, 2016
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This week’s economic calendar is on the lighter side. Here’s some of the scheduled economic indicators that may impact the direction of mortgage rates that are scheduled to be released this week:
DIY Penny Floor… the saga continues!
January 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a while since I’ve updated you on our penny floor project. The good news is that we are almost done with gluing all the pennies!
Freddie Mac PMMS Reports Mortgage Rates Under 4
January 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Freddie Mac’s Prime Mortgage Market Survey released today reports that mortgage rates for the 30 year fixed conforming averaged just below 4% last week. [Read more…]
What May Impact Mortgage Interest Rates this week: January 4, 2016
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Welcome to my first post of 2016! I hope you and yours had a wonderful New Year holiday.
This week may not seem like there is a lot in store for economic indicators that influence the direction of mortgage rates…however, Friday features this years first Jobs Report.
MCC (Mortgage Credit Certificate) wrapping up in 2016
December 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission has announced that the available funds for mortgage credit certificates (MCC) will be reduced in 2o16. They estimate that the remaining funds will be reserved by the end of March (possibly sooner) and that after the available funds are all reserved, home buyers can go on a wait list. The fee for the MCC is increasing in 2016 as well.
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