Median home prices, new listings move higher in Florida

Median home prices, new listings move higher in Florida

The housing market in the state of Florida saw higher median home prices, more real estate listings and a higher number of active listings during the month of January, according to data... Read more »
Are mortgage rates about to break out higher again?

Are mortgage rates about to break out higher again?

Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield The 10-year yield is the key for housing in 2024. In my 2024 forecast, I put the 10-year yield range between 3.21%-4.25%, with a critical line... Read more »
Median home prices, new listings move higher in Florida

Jobs data sends mortgage rates higher

2. Early in the labor market recovery, when we saw some weaker job reports, I doubled and tripled down on my assertion that job openings would get to 10 million in this... Read more »
Median home prices, new listings move higher in Florida

MBS market imbalance fueling higher rates

“If the market got the sense that [the GSEs] were back in that role, even on a limited basis compared to where they once were … and they could step in and... Read more »
Median home prices, new listings move higher in Florida

Mortgage delinquencies edged higher in November: ICE

While delinquencies remain low overall, the number of delinquent loans ticked up in November, according to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor report. Furthermore, the delinquency rate among FHA loans is at a... Read more »
Guild reports higher profits in Q3, plans to acquire purchase lenders 

Guild reports higher profits in Q3, plans to acquire purchase lenders 

California lender Guild Mortgage reported an increased profit in the third quarter despite high mortgage rates and limited home sales inventory.  The purchase-focused lender with a distributed retail model emphasized its growth... Read more »