Mortgage Market Update for the Week of December 16, 2024

It’s the last full-week of the year with the holidays upon us. We have the final Fed rate decision this week with a 25 basis point cut to the Fed Funds rate already baked into mortgage rates…but halls are decked with more than holly this week with other economic indicators that may impact the direction of mortgage rates.

Check out my latest video for more details, including the WORST purchase to make if you’re thinking about buying (or refinancing) a home.

Happy Holidays!

Mortgage Rate Update for the week of December 9, 2024

Want to know what’s impacting mortgage rates this week? Check out my latest update which includes a preview of our Buy Now vs Wait Report.

Mortgage Market Update for the week of December 2, 2024

Can you believe it’s the first week of December? The first Friday of a month is typically when the BLS Jobs Report is released. This report tends to have a strong impact on mortgage rates. Check out my latest weekly update to learn where rates are trending and what else is scheduled to influence the direction of mortgage rates.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, remodeling or refinancing, please reach out – I am happy to help you or anyone you know.

 

Mortgage Market Rate Update

It’s a short week with the Thanksgiving holiday and it’s STUFFED with scheduled economic indicators that may impact mortgage rates. Check it out on my latest video along with programs for people who are selling their homes.

Have a great week and wonderful holiday!

 

Mortgage Market Update for the Week of November 11, 2024

Want to know how mortgage rates are trending following the election or what may impact mortgage rates this week? Check out my latest episode which features our new bridge loan program!

Please contact me if you have any questions or if you’re interested in buying, refinancing or remodeling your home!

Mortgage Market Update for the Week of November 4, 2024

I’m still in sunny California for my nephew’s wedding and will be back home before our next weekly update.

This week is set to be very volatile for mortgage rates with the elections taking place tomorrow. Although we may not have the final results for days, the markets will react.

We also have the Fed (FOMC) wrapping up their two-day meeting on Thursday. It’s widely expected that the Fed will reduce the Fed funds rate by 25 basis points. While this does not directly impact mortgage rates, it does influence the direction of mortgage interest rates. [Read more…]

Mortgage Market Update for the Week of October 28, 2024

I typically share my weekly update on Mondays; yesterday was a travel day for me. I am writing this from beautiful Palm Desert on “vacation” for a family member’s wedding celebration.

In last week’s update, I shared the economic indicators that may impact rates this week, including: [Read more…]

Mortgage Market Update for the week of October 21, 2024

What’s influencing mortgage rates this week, what may impact the direction of mortgage rates this (and next) week and 10 factors that impact the pricing of your mortgage rate in this week’s episode.