What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: November 3, 2014

MortgagePorter-JobsReportBlack Knight Financial Services says at least 7.4 million mortgages should refinance, due to where rates are today and looking at borrowers with current notes at 4.5% and above. This may also be a good time to refi into a conventional mortgage if you have an FHA mortgage with a rate in 3% range with expensive FHA mortgage insurance.

Last week the Fed formally wrapped up their aggressive buying of mortgage backed securities (QE) which helped to keep mortgage rates at such a low level over the past couple of years. This was not a surprise to the markets as the Fed had continuously reiterated their plans to end QE in October. Mortgage rates seem to be slowly trending higher.

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What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: September 29, 2014

MortgagePorter-JobsReportThis week is packed with economic data that may influence the direction of mortgage rates wrapping up with the Jobs Report on Friday. Mortgage rates will also react to world tensions, such as what’s taking place in the Middle East. This is because mortgage rates are based on bonds (mortgage backed securities) and investors often seek the safety of bonds over the potentially higher return found with stocks. Stocks are taking a hit this morning and mortgage backed securities are improved.Here are some of the economic indicators that are scheduled to be released this week:

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What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: July 28, 2014

MortgagePorter-JobsReportThis week is packed full of economic indicators that may influence mortgage interest rates, including the Fed meeting on Wednesday and Jobs Report on Friday. The Jobs Report carries a lot of weight with mortgage rates as it may indicate inflation. As the economy and employment improves, we may see signs of wage inflation. Inflation is the arch enemy of bonds, like mortgage backed securities – which mortgage rates are based on. World tensions may also impact mortgage rates as investors may seek the safety found in bonds.

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What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: April 28, 2014 – Mortgage Rates are Lower!

mortgageporter-economyThis week is jam packed with data that may impact the direction of mortgage interest rates. Mortgage rates are based on bonds (mortgage backed securities) and are traded similar to stocks. Often times, mortgage rates will improve when we see the stock market taking a hit or rise when the stock market is rallying. This is because investors will trade the safety of bonds for the greater returns potentially found with stocks. The reverse is also true.

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What may impact mortgage rates this week: March 3, 2014

MortgagePorter-JobsReportMortgage rates are slightly improved this morning as the stock market is taking a bit of a hit. As I write this (8:45 am) the DOW is down about 200 points. It’s not unusual to see mortgage rates improve when the stock markets are selling off as investors will seek the safety of bonds.  Mortgage rates are based on bonds (mortgage backed securities) and will often react opposite to the stock market.

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What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: January 6, 2014

MortgagePorter-JobsReportThis week we’ ll be watching for the minutes from the last FOMC meeting and the Jobs Report as they may impact the direction of mortgage interest rates. It’s anticipated that employers added 197k jobs in December. Here are the economic indicators scheduled to be released this week:

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What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: December 2, 2013

MortgagePorter-JobsReportThis week is packed with economic data that may impact mortgage the direction of mortgage interest rates including the Jobs Report on Friday. Here are some of the economic indicators scheduled to be released:

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What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: November 4, 2013

MortgagePorter-JobsReportMortgage rates continue to be at very low levels. Although they’re not at the lows from May, Freddie Mac’s Mortgage Market Survey reports that mortgage rates have been trending lower for the last four months. If you missed the refi-boat a few months ago, this may be your second chance. You may want to contact a local licensed mortgage professional for an updated mortgage rate quote (if your home is located anywhere in Washington state, I’m happy to help you).

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