Fed Holds Steady, Eyeing September Rate Cut
Unsurprisingly, Federal Reserve (Fed) officials made the decision not to cut interest rates yesterday afternoon, despite indicators that the economy...
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Mortgage Mix: Regulators Issue Warning on Fintech; VP Harris’ AVM Rule Finalized
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon....
Consumer Sentiment Continues to Fall for Fifth Straight Month
Consumers continued to keep their economic hopes in check in July, as sentiment readings continue to slowly decrease. Consumer sentiment...
Mortgage Rates Flat This Week, but Not a Bad Sign
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) flattened this week, from last week’s average of 6.77% to a current average of 6.78%,...
NAR’s Yun Predicts Interest Rate Cuts, With More to Come in 2025
Interest rates may be seeing their first cut this fall, possibly even as soon as September, according to the National...
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall as Other Economic Factors Cool
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) continued to decrease this week, from last week’s average of 6.89% to an average of...
Economic Index Fell Slightly in June; Year-Over-Year Growth More Positive
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S., which provides an early indication of significant turning points in...
Mortgage Applications Reverse Course, Rise as Rates Fall
Mortgage applications rose this week as mortgage rates saw a decrease, increasing 3.9% from one week earlier, according to data...
Fed Chair Powell: We Don’t Have to Wait for 2% Inflation to Drop Rates
In a surprising statement made during a speaking engagement at the Economic Club of Washington D.C. on July 15, Federal...
Mortgage Mix: Powell Grilled on Inflation; Rates Once Again Back Below 7%
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon....
7 Potential Under-the-Radar Issues That Could Derail a Deal
When clients buy a home, under-the-radar issues often involve factors beyond cosmetic appeal, which can lead to significant financial and legal problems down the line. Read more.
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