Category Archives: Mortgage Rates

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 6, 2012

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Cottingham

Mortgage markets worsened last week as domestic job growth surprised Wall Street and the Eurozone moved yet one more step closer to reaching a lasting Greece sovereign debt solution. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 30, 2012

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Cottingham

Conforming mortgage rates rallied from Wednesday through Friday’s close, ending the week near all-time lows set earlier this year. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 23, 2012

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Cottingham

The outlook for the U.S. economy improved last week, taking the mortgage bond market with it. For the first time this year, conforming mortgage rates rose from one week to the next. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates : Week Of January 17, 2012

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Cottingham

According to Freddie Mac’s weekly mortgage rate survey, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 3.89% nationwide. This week, the Eurozone will determine whether rates rise or fall. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 9, 2012

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Cottingham

Mortgage markets improved last week, pushing mortgage rates lower for the second straight week. Continue reading →

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Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are A Relative Bargain Today

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Cottingham

Adjustable-rate mortgages are a relative bargain as compared to fixed-ones. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 3, 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Cottingham

Mortgage markets improved last week during a holiday-shortened trading week. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 27, 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Cottingham

Mortgage markets worsened last week on renewed optimism from the Eurozone, additional evidence of a U.S. economic recovery, and ongoing strength in housing. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 19, 2011

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Cottingham

Given global economic conditions and the mortgage bond market’s status as a “safe market”, the failure of rates to fall last week suggests that this may be as low as mortgage rates get. It’s time to look at locking in. Continue reading →

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Mortgage Payments Fall 12% Since February 2011

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Cottingham

As mortgage rates drop, so do housing payments. It’s a good time to consider refinancing your home, or making an offer on a new one. Mortgage payment affordability has never been so high in history. Continue reading →

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