By Douglas Katz – 12/15/2022 From Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates continued their downward trajectory this week, as softer inflation data and a modest shift in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy reverberated through the economy. The good news for the housing market is that recent declines in rates have led to a stabilization in purchase demand. …
By Douglas Katz – 12/9/2022 From Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates decreased for the fourth consecutive week, due to increasing concerns over lackluster economic growth. Over the last four weeks, mortgage rates have declined three quarters of a point, the largest decline since 2008. While the decline in rates has been large, homebuyer sentiment remains low …
Mortgage Market Update – Downward Mortgage Rate Trend Continues Read More »
By Douglas Katz – 12/07/2022 If you have not heard, mortgage rates have been trending up lately. This is an important consideration, but it is only one aspect of the pricing for a loan. In addition to the base rate which is more or less determined by market and economic conditions, pricing will be impacted …
Cash Out Refinances To Be More Expensive in 2023 Read More »
By Douglas Katz – 12/01/2022 Conflict is part of the human condition. Be it due to limited resources, different view points or both, we humans like to fight and we seem to always be able to find new ways to do so. Whether in our relationships, work lives or our daily interaction with the world …
