Wages Rise As Job Growth Strengthens
August 5, 2016
Jobs have been getting added to the economy over the past few months much quicker than experts were expecting. Perhaps even better, wage growth is rising along with job growth. […]
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Fed Meeting Keeps Rate The Same, But Mortgage Rates Could Rise
August 1, 2016
The Federal Reserve opted to maintain rates at their July meeting, but they hinted that a rate hike could be coming in September. The decision to keep rates the same […]
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FHA Rates Drop To Lowest Levels In One Year
July 22, 2016
FHA loans are not only getting easier to be approved for, but they are now closing with ultra-low rates. On average, FHA loans closed with a mortgage rate of 3.98% […]
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June Job Growth Fuels Housing Market
July 8, 2016
June Sees Huge Job Growth Jobs growth in June rebounded in a big way from May’s unimpressive growth. While job growth is usually a bad sign for mortgage rates, this […]
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Now Is A Good Time For Mortgage Shoppers
June 28, 2016
Timing can be huge in real estate. If you are home buyer who has been holding out for the best time to buy a house, there are a number of […]
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Mortgage Rates Fall After Federal Reserve Meeting
June 15, 2016
The Federal Reserve decided not to raise rates during their June meeting. The decision came after two days of deliberation. Instead of raising or lowering the Federal Funds Rate, the […]
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Low Job Growth Could Lead To Low Mortgage Rates
June 3, 2016
Even though jobs were added in the month of May, job growth was not as strong as it was expected to be. However, this could end up helping many home […]
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FHA Rates Hit Year-Low Levels
May 23, 2016
Homes Closed With Lowest Average Mortgage Rates in 12 Months April saw the lowest average mortgage rates in one year. Mortgage software leader Ellie Mae reported that the average 30-year […]
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Current Home Construction Shows Positive Signs For 2016 Housing Market
May 2, 2016
More Homes Being Built Today Than A Year Ago The general consensus with the current housing market is that there is a shortage of homes. Despite high levels of buyer […]
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Mortgage Applications Closed At Highest Rate In Past 57 Months
May 2, 2016
Three Out Of Four Purchase Applicants Have Their Mortgage Closed One common reason would-be home buyers don’t apply for a mortgage is because they don’t think their loan will get […]
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