Tag Archives: rates

In his second Congressional Testimony, Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave an upbeat assessment of the U.S. economy and an outlook on the Fed’s monetary policy. Here are the details.

The defect risk for purchase transactions is dropping, according to a report. What role has mortgage technology played to decrease risks related to defects in a mortgage?

Thursday marks six-months since the passage of the Tax cuts and Jobs Act. Look back on how the changes in taxes have impacted housing.

The latest Fannie Mae Economic and Housing Outlook is generally positive about the economy and housing market’s growth in 2018. But what troubles does it foresee next year? Click through to learn more.

Mortgage rates rose again during the week according to a Freddie Mac survey, but here’s why the latest surge isn’t impacting borrowers … yet.

After holding steady, mortgage rates rose last week, impacting mortgage loan applications. Here’s how the apps performed during the week.

An industry survey reveals that while first-time homebuyers will persevere through interest rate hikes this year, another factor would prove a bigger headwind for them. What will impact the best laid plans of first-time buyers?

With the FOMC meeting beginning on Tuesday and a rate hike expected after it, experts weigh in on what another hike in interest rates would mean for mortgage lenders and borrowers.

On Tuesday, Fannie Mae will look at how mortgage lenders perceived the market during the quarter through its Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey. Here's what else is happening in The Week Ahead.

A new report found that millennials are not shying away from the housing market despite rising interest rates. But how are they impacting the loan values of these homebuyers? Click through to learn more.