Mortgage Applications Take a Snow Day
Forces other than mortgage rates can impact homebuying activity, and this past week was a good example of that, as ...
Tag: Real Estate Economics
Atlanta Fed President Predicts Resilient Economy in 2026 With Room for Growth
At a moderated talk held by the Rotary Club of Atlanta, retiring Federal Reserve of Atlanta President and CEO Raphael ...
Fed Governor Predicts Three Rate Cuts to Come in 2026
At the January Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged. Recent monetary ...
Mortgage Rates Hold, Applications Down This Week
This week saw a decrease in overall home purchase applications but the average mortgage rate held steady at or around ...
Mixed Mortgage Message: Prepayments Tick Up on Refi Rush While FHA Foreclosure Activity Surges
Lower mortgage rates at the end of 2025 prompted a refinance rush among current homeowners, helping boost prepayment rates to ...
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged After Ending 2025 With Three Straight Cuts
Above, Fed Chair Jerome Powell The Federal Reserve has announced its interest rates will remain unchanged during its Jan. 28 ...
Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Point in Over a Decade
The optimism of a new year does not seem to have brought a boost to U.S. consumer confidence—quite the opposite, ...
‘Strong Start’ to Mortgage Market as Rates Remain Around 6%
With the spring homebuying season approaching, lower mortgage rates are a welcome development for households looking to buy a home. ...
Inflation Largely Unchanged in Delayed Personal Consumption Report
The Federal Reserve is reportedly split when it comes to further interest rate cuts in 2026, operating with a “wait-and-see” ...
Sizable Increases Continue for Home Purchase Applications
The last two weeks of mortgage application metrics have shown sizable increases. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) ...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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