Tag Archives: Federal Reserve

Fed Meeting Minutes Expose Rising Interest Rate Risk

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee recently released may have a significant impact on mortgage rates going forward. One significant development from the meeting suggests that the present quantitative easing program may be modified in the near future. Continue reading

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Fed Considers Future of Quantitative Easing

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released minutes from its January meeting on Wednesday, as it generally does three weeks following the meeting. Continue reading

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Mortgage Approvals : Documents You’ll Need For Your Lender

According to the Federal Reserve’s quarterly Senior Loan Officer Survey, it’s getting easier to get approved for a home loan. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : October 29, 2012

Pricing for both conforming and FHA mortgage rates improved between Monday and Friday, with the majority of gains occurring late in the week. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : September 17, 2012

Mortgage markets improved last week as the Federal Reserve introduced new economic stimulus. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : September 4, 2012

Mortgage markets improved last week for the second consecutive week. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : August 27, 2012

Conforming mortgage rates fell last week for the first time this month, breaking a 4-week losing streak. Continue reading

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Mortgage Standards Stop Tightening; Lending Soon To Loosen?

As another signal of an improving U.S. economy, the nation’s biggest banks have started to loosen mortgage lending standards. Continue reading

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

Mortgage markets booked major losses last week after European leaders spoke of their determination to preserve the European Union. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : July 16, 2012

Mortgage markets improved last week on slowing economic growth worldwide and investor thirst for safe investments. Continue reading

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