When investors hear talk about potential rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, they should pay attention—just like you would when storm clouds gather. Market reactions to interest rate changes often shape how assets perform... Read more »
Have you been pondering the future of mortgage rates? Mortgage rate predictions are more than just statistical numbers; they carry significant weight in the housing market, impacting both potential homebuyers and existing homeowners alike.... Read more »
Investors who fund most mortgages have already priced in several rate cuts, so further declines could depend on what next week’s “dot plot” says about expectations for the pace of future cuts.... Read more »
DHI Mortgage, Rate and CrossCountry Mortgage ranked as biggest employers of top-producing Latino mortgage originators by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering... Read more »
So far, we have held the line on the market pricing in three rate cuts, but today was a clear break from that. Earlier in the year, the market got well ahead... Read more »
The landscape of home buying in 2024 has been significantly influenced by the monetary policy decisions of the Federal Reserve, particularly the adjustments to the federal funds rate. The Fed’s rate cuts... Read more »
Guaranteed Rate appointed Carlos Mata as its Atlanta branch manager, the company announced on Thursday. Mata was recognized as one of the top 250 Latino mortgage originators in 2024, according to the... Read more »
One of the major takeaways from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Wednesday news conference was that officials still expect interest rates to come down three times this year, indicating that recent higher-than-expected... Read more »
The spring homebuying season kicked off with a monthly jump in purchase mortgage locks despite rising interest rates. Rate lock volume rose 5% from January to February due to a notable 8.3%... Read more »
Though all signs point to a cooling labor market overall, the economy picked up another 275,000 jobs in February. The jobs report on Friday is unlikely to convince the Fed that rate... Read more »