We're just a few weeks into the new year, but we are already seeing mixed signals in the U.S. economy. Inflation has cooled from its 2023 peak,but at 2.7%, today's rate is still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Meanwhile, interest rates are still high, and for homebuyers, t...
When it comes to mortgage rates, no prediction is set in stone. The relative strength or weakness of the economy, as well as investor expectations, will play a big role in determining rate movement. Stronger economic data typically translates to higher mortgage rat...
Author:Ari Socolowon June 7, 2023 The last year has seen much higher short-term interest rates as theFederal Reserve acted decisively to address inflation. Mortgage rates - like other lending rates, such as ahome equity line of creditora credit card rate- are not necessarily driven by short...
Once your mortgage fixed rate ends, it’s similar to your favorite show ending on a cliffhanger—you’re left wondering what’s next. Typically, you’ll either renew with a new rate or terms, switch lenders or potentially move to a variable rate. So, it’s time to talk options with yo...
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On the other hand, while a variable rate mortgage will probably be more expensive to start with, it might be a price worth paying if you can switch to a sub-4% five-year fix in a few months time. That’s not a prediction – but others are making it. ...
The fund invests in fixed interest securities such as corporate or government bonds which pay a fixed or variable rate of interest (also known as the ‘coupon’) and behave similarly to a loan. These securities are therefore exposed to changes in interest rates which will affect the value of...
The fund invests in fixed interest securities such as corporate or government bonds which pay a fixed or variable rate of interest (also known as the ‘coupon’) and behave similarly to a loan. These securities are therefore exposed to changes in interest rates which will affect the value of...
the proportion of single-family residential mortgages in delinquency fell to1.7%. By comparison, delinquencies spiked more than 11% during the global financial crisis. This resilience is partly due to homeowners locking in low rates before interest rates surged, sheltering them from the higher cost ...
In my 2017 prediction post I said rates would pull back, then rise and close 2017 higher. However, it could be a bumpy 2017, with rates seesawing up and down all along the way. The question is could you get caught out in a bad month, or luck out and get a low rate in a partic...