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Pending home sales break a 17-month losing streak

The recent weakness in the housing market could be turning around, thanks to a steep drop in mortgage interest rates. Consumers signed more contracts to buy existing homes than expected in June......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 30th, 2019

Pending home sales beat expectations, thanks to lower mortgage rates

The recent weakness in the housing market could be turning around, thanks to a steep drop in mortgage interest rates. Consumers signed more contracts to buy existing homes than expected in June......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcJul 30th, 2019

KB Homes Analysts React To Q1 Earnings Beat, Revenue Miss, Note Interest Rate Effect

With lower mortgage rates giving homebuilders optimism about growth, sell-side analysts are easing into more bullish territory on KB Home (NYSE: KBH) despite a mixed earnings report this week.  Latest Ratings for KBH Date.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMar 27th, 2019

Watch CNBC"s full interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan joins 'The Exchange' to discuss how his company is working towards gender equality, mortgage lending, the state of housing, the U.S. economy and digital banking......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcMar 15th, 2019

Bank of America CEO: Loan demand showing consistent growth

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan joins 'The Exchange' to discuss how his company is working towards gender equality, mortgage lending, the state of housing, the U.S. economy and digital banking......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcMar 15th, 2019

Weekly mortgage applications hit a record, but not a healthy one for housing

Mortgage interest rates are decidedly lower than a year ago, and home shoppers are buying, but most are wealthier consumers buying pricier homes......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcMar 13th, 2019

Canadian Banks See Mortgage Growth Stall As Interest Rates Rise

As anybody who was around for the housing collapse will remember, nothing bursts a bubble in home prices faster than rising mortgage rates. And while US home.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 24th, 2018

MIB: Using Data Visualizations to Explain Housing and Mortgages

Economics is complex; interest rates and real estate especially so. What do you do if you are the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and want your consumers to understand this complicated subject better? Somewhat surprising.....»»

Category: blogSource: TheBigPictureJan 14th, 2019

US Home Mortgage Applications Mark 11-Month Highs

The number of US consumers who applied for loans to buy a home and to refinance 1 rose to an 11-month high last week, signaling that the recent drop in interest rates is reviving housing activity, the Mortgage Bankers As.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsJan 16th, 2019

Pending Home Sales Jump 3.4% in March, Expected to Continue Upward Trend

Despite rising mortgage rates, pending home sales jumped 3.4% in March, according to the latest housing report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Transaction volumes in the Northeast, South and West .....»»

Category: realestateSource: rismediaApr 25th, 2024

New-Home Mortgage Applications Jump in March Despite Fewer Sales, MBA Reports

In a mixed bag for housing, mortgage applications for new homes jumped in March, while new-construction sales simultaneously fell amid affordability woes, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Mortgage applications for new-home .....»»

Category: realestateSource: rismediaApr 20th, 2024

The average US home price could spike 20% to a record $500,000 if the Fed cuts interest rates too soon, expert says

Cutting interest rates could spark a homebuying frenzy that combines with rising housing costs to send home prices to record levels, Bill Pulte said. The median home price could surge by 20% to over $500,000 if the Fed cuts rates.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 15th, 2024

Economic Report: Home-builder confidence remains strong, but buyers should expect rising prices

'Low interest rates are supporting housing affordability in a market where the cost of most materials is rising.'.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 17th, 2021

How Much Home You Can Buy for 200K in Every State

The U.S. experienced a major housing boom in 2020, as record-low mortgage rates and the growing practice of working from home increased demand for housing from millennials and Gen Xers. As of the........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstApr 16th, 2021

Black millennials increased African American homeownership in 2020, but the road ahead is "going to be a challenge," experts say

Black Americans still stagger behind in homeownership. They pay higher costs in mortgage interest payments, insurance premiums, and property taxes. A for sale sign is seen on a single family home January 30, 2008 in Vallejo, C.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 11th, 2021

: Mortgage rates fall for the first time since February — but don’t necessarily expect a long reprieve

The interest rates on home loans likely haven’t hit their ceiling yet, according to one economist......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 10th, 2021

Valley homebuyers race to lock in deals as mortgage rates inch up amid nation"s biggest price bump

Once again Phoenix led the nation in home price growth, but rising mortgage interest rates are throwing a monkey wrench into homebuyers' attempts to lock in on a good deal. Here's what the experts are seeing......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2021

30-year mortgage rates hit highest since July, refis cool

A rise in interest rates has put a dent in consumers' desire for mortgage applications, but interest in home purchasing remains high as the spring selling season approaches......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMar 10th, 2021

Greater Nashville home sales up 4% compared to February 2020

“We’ve seen a jump on the spring market by buyers who are taking advantage of lower interest rates and avoiding the stereotypical busy warm weather rush to buy,” said Brian Copeland, president of Greater Nashville Realtors......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 10th, 2021

TaxWatch: Did you refinance your mortgage last year? Here’s how it could affect your taxes

The GOP tax cuts included changes to the mortgage interest deduction that could come into play if you decided to refinance in 2020......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 7th, 2021